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Grand Fir
Abies grandis
 
Fast growing tree quickly attaining a large size. Prefers to grow in areas of high humidity and moist soil. Good shade tolerant species. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Noble Fir
Abies nobilis
 
Large tree with deep grey-green foilage. Large cones which change colour from straw yellow to brown. Suitable for growing as Christmas Trees. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Caucasian Fir
Abies nordmaniana
 
Beautiful large growing fir of great ornamental value. Cones lines - green when young. Disease resistant.

Field Maple
Acer campestre
 
Ideal plant for use in native hedge mix. Five lobed bright green leaves which turn golden yellow in autumn. Tolerant of most soil conditions. Sun or light shade. 5 plants per yard (6 per metre). 1'between the plants and 1' between the rows.

Norway Maple
Acer platanoides
 
Handsome fast growing large tree. Conspicuous clusters of yellow flowers on bare stems in April. Foilage turns bright yellowm in autumn. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Sycamore
Acer pseudoplatanus
 
A large tree suited to all soil types. Can withstand exposed conditions atmospheric pollution and salt spray. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Horse Chestnut
Aesculus hippocastanum
 
Very large majestic tree needs plenty of space to grow to it's ultimate size of 36m high and 25m wide. Upright white flower panicles in May followed by conkers in autumn. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Common Alder
Alnus glutinosa
 
Ideal for moist or wet soils. Sticky young growths yellow catkins in March. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Grey Alder
Alnus incana
 
Exceptionally hardy tree or large shrub with grey pubescent shoots and leafy undersides. Fast growing exceptionally hardy plant. 5 plants per yard ( 6 per metre). 1' between the plants and 1' between the rows.

Red Alder
Alnus rubra
 
Fast growing graceful tree. 10-12cm long catkins in spring. Ideal for planting in moist soil. 5 plants per yard (6 per metre). 1' between the plants and 1' between the rows.

Snowy mespilus
Amelanchier canadensis / lamarckii
 
Small very hardy tree or shrub. Thrives on moist lime free soils. An abundance of white flowers in spring before leaves are fully formed. Good autumn colour. 5 plants per yard (6 per metre). 1' between the plants and 1' between the rows.

Purple Deciduous Barberry
Berberis thunb. 'Atropurpurea'
 
Foliage deep purple red on arching thorny branches foilage turns to bright red in autumn. Plant 12-18in apart in a single row.

Deciduous Barberry
Berberis thunbergii
 
Arching thorny branches with small green leaves which turn brilliant orange and red in autumn. Thrive in sun or shade and any soil providing it is not waterlogged. Ideal as a barrier hedge. Plant 12-18in apart in single row.

Silver Birch
Betula pendula
 
Deciduous broadly columnar or conical tree. Has slender dropping branches and silver-white bark that becomes black and rugged at the base with age. Prefers sun and moist but well drained soil. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Common White Birch
Betula pubescens
 
Thrives on a variety of soils including damp areas. It has a less weeping habit than Betula pendula (Silver Birch) and smooth downy shoots. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Dwarf Box
Buxus semp. 'Suffruticosa'
 
Edging box. A dwarf evergreen shrub used for formal edging to paths and beds. Should be planteed 9-18in apart in a single row.

Box
Buxus sempervirens
 
Dense evergreen plant ideal for hedging and topiary. Requires sun or light shade. Will grow in any but waterlogged soils. Trim in summer. Plant 12-18in apart in a single row.

Hornbeam
Carpinus betulus
 
When grown as hedging hornbeam like beech keeps it's old leaves during the winter. Unlike beech it till thrive in wet. Sticky soils. Can also be grown as a specimen tree. It has a characteristic grey fluted trunk and serrated ribbed leaves.

Sweet Chestnut
Castanea sativa
 
Deciduous spreading tree. Oblong glossy dark green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Especially useful for coppicing. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Lawson Cypress
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
 
A useful ornamental tree with dropping branches and sprays of foilage. Makes an excellent hedge or screen even in exposed or shady positions. Should be planted 2-3' apart in a single row.

Dogwood
Cornus alba (Other Cornus please ask)
 
Red-barked dogwood forms a thicket of stems up to 3m. Young branches are rich red in winter. Flattered heads of star-shaped creamy white flowers in late spring or early summer. Plant 18in to 2' apart in a single row.

Hazel
Corylus avellana
 
Native hedge plant preferring sun or semi shade and fertile well drained soil. 5 plants per yard ( 6 per metre). 1' bteween the plants and 1' between the rows. Plants should be staggered.

Hawthorn / Quickthorn
Crataegus monogyna
 
Good basis for native hedge mix. Deciduous white flowers red berries in autumn. Good barrier hedge can be grown as specimen tree. 5 plants oer yard ( 6 per metre). 1' between the plants and 1' between the rows. Plants should be staggered.

Green Leylands
Cupressocyparis leylandii
 
Fast growing dense evergreen ideal for producing a quick sreen. Can be kept low if regularly clipped. Should be planted 2-3' apart in a single row.

Gold Leylands
Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold'
 
Grown for it's bronze yellow foiilage slightly slower growing than the species. Should be planteed 2-3' apart in a single row.

Spindle
Euonymus europaeus
 
Native hedgerow plant thrive on almost any soil particularly good on chalk. Green stems with an abundance of scarlet capsules opening to reveal the orange coated seeds. 5 plants per yard ( 6 per metre). 1' between plants and 1' between rows.

Green Beech
Fagus sylvatica
 
Ideal plant for formal hedging. Holds on to the current season's leaves throughout the winter. Attractive copper colour in winter. Needs well drained soil. Can also be grown as a specimen tree. Should be planted 18in apart in a single row.

Copper Beech
Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea'
 
Purple leaves during the summer which turn a rich copper in autumn. Ideal as formal hedge. Needs a well drained soil. Can be grown as a striking round headed tree. Should be planted 18in apart in a single row.


Forsythia int. 'Lynwood'
 
Flowering hedge plant producing a mass of yellow blooms on leafless stems. Fully hardy prefers a position in the sun and well drained fertile soil. Prune after flowering. Plant 18in to 2' apart in a single row.

Ash
Fraxinus excelsior
 
Vigorous spreading tree. Dark green leaves comprising 9-11 leaflets. Black leaf buds conspicuous in winter. Plant 10' apart in single row.

Sea Buckthorn
Hippophae rhamnoides
 
Excellent wind resistant hedging plant for coastal areas. Particularly useful for poor dry or very sandy soil. Narrow silvery leaves bright orange berries on female plants. Plant 2' apart in a single row.

Holly
Ilex aquifolium
 
Ideal to produce a dense evergreen hedge in most conditions. The dark shiny everygreen leaves make a good barrier. Can be grown in most conditions. Should be planted 18in apart in a single row.

Black Walnut
Juglans nigra
 
Fast growing deciduous tree can reach 30m. Large aromatic leaves. Produces edible nuts. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Walnut
Juglans regia
 
Deciduous tree with spreading habit and aromatic foliage. Produces edible nuts. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Larch
Larix (Japanese & European)
 
Fast growing deciduous conifer. Graceful drooping branches. Needles bright green in spring changing to yellow gold in autumn. Small erect cones. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Gold Privet
Ligustrum oval. 'Aureum'
 
Vigorous evergreen / semi evergreen plant ideal as a garden hedge. Leaves mid green edged with bright yellow. Should be planted 18in apart in asingle row.

Privet
Ligustrum ovalifolium
 
Vigorous evergreen / semi evergreen plant ideal for formal hedging. Will cope well with most soil conditions with the exceoption of heavy wet areas. Useful as game cover. Should be planted 18in apart in a single row.

Common Privet
Ligustrum Vulgare
 
Deciduous or semi evergreen dense native hedging plant. Dark green lance shaped leaves. Should be planted 18in apart in a single row.

Shrub Honeysuckle
Lonicera nitida
 
Dense fast growing plant ideal for formally trimmed hedges Small oval dark green leaves. Suitable for most soil types including chalk and dry shade. Plant 9-12in apart in a single row.

Crab Apple
Malus sylvestris
 
Small tree or large shrub producing white / pink blossom in spring. Fast growing plant ideal as part of native hedge mix. 5 plants per yard ( 6 per metre). 1' between the pants and 1' between the rows. Plants should be staggered.

Native Hedge Mix
Native Hedge Mix
 
A collection of native hedge plants to form an attractive barrier. Based on a mix of 75% Quickthorn and at least 3 other native varieties. 5 plants per yard ( 6 per metre). 1' between the plants and 1' between the rows.

Norway Spruce
Picea abies
 
The traditional Christmas Tree. Fast growing narrowly conical when young getting broader with age. Dark green needles and pendulous cones. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Sitka Spruce
Picea sitchensis
 
Very vigorous broadly conical tree. Bright dark green needles and papery pale brown cones. Good on poor or exposed sites. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Lodgepole Pine
Pinus contorta
 
Dense conical conifer. Bright green leaves. Can cope with windy sites and waterlogged ground. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Scots Pine
Pinus sylvestris
 
The only native British Pine. A large tall stemmed tree with attractive reddish bark when young. Has blueish green leaves and conical green cones that ripen to pale grey or red-brown. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Poplar
Populus in variety
 
Fast growing deciduous tree. Planted at close spacing makes an effective windbreak. Thrive in almost all soil types need mound planting in wet soils. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Cherry Wild
Prunus avium
 
Attractive medium sized native tree. White flowers open with the leaves in May. Small reddish purple fruits. Red autumn foliage. 5 plants oer yard ( 6 per metre). 1' between the plants and 1' between the rows. Plants should be staggered.

Laurel
Prunus laurocerasus
 
A fast growing dense evergreen hedging plant with an ultimate height of 5m. Hedges can be trimmed to any height providing a solid barrier. The glossy green leaves make an attractive backdrop. Should be planted 18in - 2' apart planted in a single row.

Cherry Bird
Prunus padus
 
Small to medium native tree. Racemes of small white almond scented flowers in May. 5 plants per yard ( 6 per metre). 1' between the plants and 1' between the rows. Plants should be staggered.

Blackthorn
Prunus spinosa
 
A dense shrub with spiny branches providing a good barrier hedge. Small white flowers appear in March or early April followed later by small blue-black fruit known as sloes. 5 plants per yard ( 6 per metre).

Douglas Fir
Pseudotsuga menziesii
 
Fast growing conical conifer growing to 25m. Dark green aromatic needles. Elliptic dull brown cones with projecting bracts. Can be grown as a tall hedge. Responds well to clipping. Plant 18in - 2' apart in a single row.

Sessile Oak
Quercus petraea
 
One of the two native species of Oak also known as Welsh or Durmast Oak. Deciduous spreading tree growing up to 30m. Will grow in damper soils than Quercus robur. Good for exposed coastal areas. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Pedunculate Oak
Quercus robur
 
Also known as common or English Oak. This deciduous tree has ah height and spread of up to 25m. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Alder Buckthorn
Rhamnus frangula
 
An upright fast growing native decidupus hedge plant. White-ish green flowers in May are followed by fruits which mature through red to black. Leaves turn yellow in autumn. Plant 18in - 2' apart in a single row.

Flowering Currant
Ribes sanguinea
 
An attractive flowering hedge plant which can be used to create a single species hedge or as part of a mixture. Racemes of pink flowers are produced during April. Needs full sun and well drained fertile soil. Plant 18in to 2' apart in a single row.

Field Rose
Rosa arvensis
 
A trailing or climbing rose. Shining green leaves last late into the winter. White flowers. A common native species for hedgerows. 5 plants per yard ( 6 per metre). 1' between the plants and 1' between the rows. Plants should be staggered.

Dog Rose
Rosa canina
 
Common native rose in hedges. Scented white or pink flowers 4-5cm across followed by bright red rose hips. Ideal for planting to scramble through hedges. 5 plants per yard ( 6 per metre).

Burnet Rose
Rosa pimpinellifolia
 
Small native suckering shrub. Slender erect stems are thickly covered with bristles and tiny prickles. Small white or pink flowers in May and June. 5 plants per yard ( 6 per metre).

Sweet Briar
Rosa rubiginosa
 
Single pink flowers followed by orange hips in autumn. Scented foliage. Plant 1-2' apart in a single row.

Ramanas Rose
Rosa rugosa
 
Forms a dense impenatrable hedge. Purple / rose-pink fragrant flowers followed by large bright red hips. Plant 1-2' apart in a single row.

Willow
Salix in variety
 
Fast growing deciduous hedging plant. Will grow in ordinary loamy soil but also flourish in damp areas. Many have cloloured stems which provide an attractive winter feature. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Elder
Sambucus nigra
 
Native shrub or small tree. Flattened heads of creamy white flowers in June are followed by bunches of shinning black fruit. Thrives best in a sunny position. Ideal for chalky soils. 5 plants per yard ( 6 per metre).

Whitebeam
Sorbus aria
 
Deciduous round headed tree. Leaves are silvery grey when young turning bright green with white downy undersides as they mature. White flowers are followed by bunches of deep crimson fruit. Likes lime rich soil.

Rowan / Mountain Ash
Sorbus aucuparia
 
Deciduous spreading native tree. White flowers in spring followed by bunches of bright red berries. Good autumn colour. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Snowberry
Symphoricarpus
 
Deciduous shrubby plant grown for their clusters of long persistant fruits. Will grow in almost all aspects from full sun to dense shade. Will make a good hedge providing it is kept in check. Plant 18in to 2' apart in a single row.

Yew
Taxus baccata
 
Slow growing dark green conifer excellent choice for formal hedges. Will grow on almost any soil type provising drainage is good. Bright red berries attractive to birds in winter. Should be planted 18in to 2' apart in a single row.

Western Red Cedar
Thuja plicata
 
Fast growing evergreen makes an ideal hedge. Foliage has a distinctive pineapple aroma when crushed. Grows best on well drained moist soil. Will tolerate some shade. Should be planted 2-3' apart in a single row.

Lime
Tilia
 
Cordata - small leaved lime. Medium to large tree with rounded head. Heart shaped leaves dark green above the pale underside. Sweetly scented ivory coloured flowers. 'Platyphllos' - large leaved lime.

Hemlock
Tsuga heterophylla
 
Fast growing conical evergreen with flat needle like leaves. Thrives best in well drained but moist loamy soil does not like lime. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Wayfaring Tree
Viburnum lantana
 
Vigorous upright shrub oval grey-green leaves which redden in autumn. Flat heads of white flowers in late spring followed by red fruit which turn black. Plant 10' apart in a single row.

Guelder Rose
Viburnum opulus
 
Vigorous deciduous bushy shrub. Deeply lobed leaves change from dark green to red in autumn. Bears flattened heads of lacecap white floers in spring followed by bright red fruits. Ideal as part of native hedge mix. 5 plants per yard ( 6 per metre).