A fast growing, deciduous native plant with shiny leaves, producing yellow catkins in March and attractive false cones, which provide a good supply of bird food in spring. Ideal for very wet situations, and is useful for preventing soil erosion. This variety is particularly useful where rabbits or stock could damage the bark as it is rarely eaten by them.
HEDGE Trim July or August. For hedges 6ft (1.8m) or more. Plant 2ft (60cm) apart.
TREE 30ft x 12ft (9m x 3.7m) in 20 years, ultimate height 70ft (20m).

A fast growing deciduous plant, with dark-green leaves grey-white underneath. Yellow-brown catkins appear before the leaves in spring followed in autumn by false cones which are good bird food. Ideal for cold or wet situations, and useful for preventing soil erosion.
HEDGE Trim July or August. For hedges 6ft (1.8m) or more. Plant 2ft (60cm) apart.
TREE 40ft x 12ft (12m x 3.7m) in 20 years, ultimate height 80ft (24m).

Dense, fast-growing deciduous plant with glossy bright green heartshaped leaves. Yellow-brown catkins in spring before the leaves appear, followed in autumn by large false cones which are good bird food. Ideal for wet situations and thrives on chalk soils.
HEDGE Trim July or August. For hedges 6ft (1.8m) or more. Plant 2ft (60cm) apart.
TREE 45ft x 18ft (14m x 5.5m) in 20 years, ultimate height 80ft (24m).

A showy deciduous hedge with leaves opening coppery-red, turning to soft green in summer and then to shades of red, orange and yellow in autumn. The plants are smothered with one inch (2.5cm) wide white flowers in spring and these are followed by edible black berries. 4-5ft (120-150cm) plants have a clear stem suitable for growing as trees.
HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 4-6ft (120-180cm). Plant 18ins (45cm) apart.
TREE 10ft x 10ft (3m x 3m) in 20 years, ultimate height 15ft (4.6m).

Fast growing, long-lived native deciduous tree with wide spreading surface roots. Dark green leaves and large pendent fruit clusters in autumn. These provide good bird food in spring. Wind tolerant. Thrives on deep lime-rich soils. It is not advisable to plant Ash in a hedge as it will give rise to gaps forming in the hedge due to the large size of its foliage. Tree guards should be used on Ash as it is prone to stock and rabbit damage.
TREE 25ft x 15ft (7.6m x 4.6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft (30m).

Wide spreading deciduous tree with global shape and breathtaking autumn colouring when shoot tips turn royal purple followed by the interior leaves turning orange, pink and gold. In summer, leaflets are glossy rich green above and paler beneath. Pendent fruit clusters in autumn provide good bird food in spring. Tree guards should be used as Ash is prone to stock and rabbit damage.
TREE 25ft x 15ft (7.6m x 4.6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 70ft (20m).

Fast growing, long-lived slender suckering deciduous native tree with toothed, round, long-stemmed leaves that open coppery green, turning grey-green, and quiver in the slightest breeze and turn butter yellow in autumn. Any soil, prefers moist conditions.
TREE 30ft x 15ft (9m x 4.6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 50ft (15m).

Native plant with superb foliage, medium green leaves turning rich copper in autumn. Not suitable for heavy or wet soil where Hornbeam is preferable. Shade tolerant. If a Beech hedge is trimmed in late summer, the leaves remain on better during the winter. Do not plant Beech in a frost pocket as it will get damaged.
HEDGE Retains copper foliage throughout the winter. Trim July or August. For hedges 3ft (90cm) upwards. Plant 9-18ins (23-45cm) apart or for a denser or stock-proof hedge plant in a staggered double row with 15ins (38cm) between rows and 18ins (45cm) between plants.
TREE 35ft x 20ft (11m x 6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft (30m).

Native plant with superb foliage, deep purple leaves turning rich copper in autumn. Not suitable for heavy or wet soil. If a Beech hedge is trimmed in late summer, the leaves remain on better during the winter. Do not plant Beech in a frost pocket as it will get damaged.
HEDGE Retains copper foliage throughout the winter. Trim July or August. For hedges 3ft (90cm) upwards. Plant 9-18ins (23-45cm) apart or for a denser or stock-proof hedge plant in a staggered double row with 15ins (38cm) between rows and 18ins (45cm) between plants.
TREE 30ft x 20ft (9m x 6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft (30m).

Dense colourful fast growing evergreen hedge with bright, shiny, very prickly holly-like, dark green leaves. New foliage tinged red turning green with age. Clothed in masses of rich orange flowers May to June, followed by edible blue barberries which are excellent in jams and preserves. Occasional flowers in autumn in mild weather. Shade tolerant.
HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 4-7ft (1.2-2.1m). Plant 1.5-2ft (45-60cm) apart.
SHRUB 8ft x 10ft (2.4m x 3m).

A new compact form of Berberis Darwinii with a very dense habit. Small, glossy, holly-like leaves on slightly angled stems. New foliage tinged red turning green with age. In spring it will be covered with rich orange flowers, then in autumn edible blue barberries. Occasional flowers in autumn in mild weather. Shade tolerant, evergreen.
HEDGE For hedges from 2-3ft (60-90cm), plant 1ft (30cm) apart. SHRUB 3ft x 3ft (90cm x 90cm).

Very dense, neat, prickly, vigorous, evergreen hedge with glossy, lance-shaped leaves, dark green above and silver underneath. Clusters of yellow flowers in spring followed in autumn by blue-black edible barberries. Will quickly make an impenetrable low barrier. Shade tolerant.
HEDGE Trim if necessary after flowering. For hedges 2-3ft (60-90cm). Plant 18ins (45cm) apart.
SHRUB 3ft x 3ft (90cm x 90cm).

Dense prickly deciduous hedge with masses of small yellow flowers in spring followed by bright red edible berries in autumn. Green leaves turn an unsurpassable brilliant red in autumn. Shade tolerant.
HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 3-4ft (90-120cm). Plant 2ft (60cm) apart.
SHRUB 4ft x 5ft (120cm x 150cm).

Dense, upright, fast growing evergreen with long glossy heavily spined leaves, dark green above, pale green beneath. Masses of clusters of yellow, or sometimes red tinged flowers wreath the shoots in spring followed by edible, bloomy, blue-black egg-shaped fruits in autumn. Quickly forms an impenetrable hedge. Shade tolerant.
HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 4-7ft (1.2-2.1m). Plant 1.5-2ft (45-60cm) apart.
SHRUB 10ft x 11ft (3m x 3.4m).

Compact deciduous prickly hedge with rich reddish-purple leaves turning vivid red in autumn. Small yellow flowers in spring followed by some edible red berries in autumn.
HEDGE Trim in winter. For hedges 3-5ft (0.9m-1.5m). Plant 2ft (60cm) apart.
SHRUB 5ft x 6ft (1.5m x 1.8m).

Prickly dense fast growing evergreen hedge with masses of golden yellow flowers on graceful arching branches April to May followed by edible blue barberries in autumn. Occasional flowers in autumn in mild weather. Shade tolerant.
HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 6-10ft (1.8-3m). Plant 2ft (60cm) apart.
SHRUB 9ft x 11ft (2.7m x 3.4m).

Striking, graceful, deciduous tree with outstanding gleaming white bark which peels away in large strips on mature trees. Attractive horizontal bands appear on the trunk as the tree ages. Large dark green leaves turn yellow in autumn.
TREE 25ft x 12ft (7.6m x 3.7m) in 20 years, ultimate height 90ft (27m).

Graceful native deciduous tree of upright habit but with graceful drooping branchlets. Bark orange-red on young stems, soon changing to silver with distinctive black 'arrows'. Leaves turn yellow in autumn. Very hardy.
TREE 25ft x 10ft (7.6m x 3m) in 20 years, ultimate height 50ft (15m).

Dense, prickly, native, deciduous plant with new shoots finely downy becoming smooth by winter, purple in sun or green in shade. Masses of snow white flowers appear in March before the leaves, and these are followed by sloes which turn from purple to black in autumn. Any soil, but will thrive on quite poor soil.
HEDGE Trim as necessary. For hedges 3-10ft (0.9-3m). Plant 18ins (45cm) apart.
TREE/SHRUB 13ft x 10ft (4m x 3m) in 20 years, ultimate height 13ft (4m).

Very dense small-leaved native evergreen, with dark green glossy, leathery leaves which give off an unusual sweet smell. Small tufty yellow flowers appear from late winter. Slow growing and shade tolerant. Box has traditionally been used for topiary work.
HEDGE Suitable for formal trimmed hedges. Trim August or September. For hedges 1-9ft (0.3-2.7m). Plant 9-15ins (23-38cm) apart.
TREE 10ft x 5ft (3m x 1.5m) in 20 years, ultimate height 30ft (9m).

Very dense small-leaved evergreen, with dark green glossy foliage slightly smaller than Common Box. Very slow growing and shade tolerant. Ideal edging shrub.
HEDGE Trim August or September. For hedges up to 2ft (60cm). Plant 4-6ins (10-15cm) apart.
SHRUB 3ft x 3ft (90cm x 90cm).

Similar to Common Box with the same attributes, but even denser habit with larger (1-2cm) very shiny green leaves. Excellent selection of Box which is very frost resistant.
HEDGE Suitable for formal trimmed hedges. Trim August or September. For hedges 2-5ft (60-150cm) plant 9-12ins (23-30cm) apart.
SHRUB 5ft x 5ft (150cm x 150cm) in 20 years, ultimate height 6ft (180cm).

A new form which grows naturally into a rounded shape, thus giving the appearance of a trimmed plant, but without pruning. Very dense habit with glossy green evergreen foliage. Excellent specimen plant.
SHRUB 2ft (60cm) ball in 20 years. Approximate 3.5ft (1m) ball when fully grown.

A most attractive variegated form of Common Box, having mid-green leaves with irregular creamy-white margins. Makes a very dense compact evergreen hedge or a neat specimen shrub.
HEDGE Suitable for formal trimmed hedges. Trim August or September. For hedges 1-4ft (30-120cm). Plant 9-15ins (23-38cm) apart.
SHRUB 4ft x 3ft (120cm x 90cm).

A large, bushy, native deciduous shrub with glossy, dark green leaves which turn red in autumn. When bearing the half inch (1 cm) wide red fruits, which turn black in autumn, this shrub is very attractive. The fruits provide good food for birds. Any soil but likes marshy ground.
SHRUB 13ft x 8ft (4m x 2.4m).

A large, dense, native deciduous shrub or small tree with spiny branches, which are attractive in autumn when laden with masses of shining red fruits that mature to black. The yellowish-green flowers borne in May attract Brimstone butterflies. Its glossy dark green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Tolerant of chalky soil.
SHRUB 15ft x 12ft (4.6m x 3.7m).

Fast growing native deciduous thorny plant, excellent by the sea. Slender silvery leaves, masses of persistent orange-yellow berries in autumn which stay on the bush all winter. Berries high in vitamin C and can be used in marmalade. Well drained soil.
HEDGE Trim in August. For hedges 5-8ft (1.5-2.4m). Plant 2ft (60cm) apart.
SHRUB 8ft x 8ft (2.4m x 2.4m)