Hardy, slow growing, eventually forming a large round-headed native deciduous tree with acorns on long stems in autumn. Good in hedgerows as it usually produces tap roots in early life, so it does not rob the surrounding plants of moisture and nutrients. Although it produces a broad crown, it does not prevent the hedge from growing well in its shade. Will become home to a copious number of insects and species of wildlife. Very long-lived, up to 200 years. Any ordinary well drained soil, tolerant of clay, produces best quality timber on heavy soil.TREE 15ft x 8ft (4.6m x 2.4m) in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft (30m).
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Possibly the most majestic evergreen tree in the British Isles. Leathery green leaves, dark and glossy above, downy beneath, sometimes toothed, but very variable in form. Responds well to clipping thus making an excellent hedge especially in coastal areas, where it thrives and will form a stiff, wind resistant hedge. Not suitable for very cold inland areas, and will need some protection from the cold when young. Also suitable for adding to a mixed hedge. HEDGE Trim in winter. For hedges 4-10ft (1.2-3m). Plant 2ft (60cm) apart. TREE 15-20ft x 10-15ft (4.6-6m x 3-4.6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 80ft (24m).
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Hardy fast growing deciduous tree with broad spreading head. 8 inch (20cm) long leaves, opening pale yellow, turning green in summer then brilliant colours in autumn from yellow to dark red. Any ordinary well drained soil and needs an open sunny position to develop a good shape. Acorns take 2 years to mature.TREE 30ft x 18ft (9m x 5.5m) in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft (30m).
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Large, slow growing, native, deciduous tree which thrives in the less fertile, wetter, northern and western upland regions, and in maritime positions. Spreading habit, with ridged grey bark and yellow stemmed, dark green, large glossy leaves. Stubby acorns with no stalks appear in autumn.TREE 15ft x 8ft (4.6m x 2.4m) in 20 years, ultimate height 130ft (40m).
Compact evergreen shrub which makes an excellent hedge if not exposed to strong north or east winds. Leaves dark and shiny above and silver underneath. In early to mid-spring it will produce masses of clusters of tubular white flowers which fill the air with their delicious fragrance. Any fertile well drained soil. Sun or partial shade. HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 4-6ft (120-180cm). Plant 2ft (60cm) apart. SHRUB 6-10ft x 6-10ft (1.8-3m x 1.8-3m).
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Medium-sized, columnar, deciduous tree, occasionally thorny, with glossy green leaves which often colour well in autumn. In early spring it is covered by a snowfall of white blossom, sometimes tinged pink, then setting small edible fruits for autumn. It suckers freely so is excellent planted in a hedgerow as a small tree. Long cultivated in Great Britain, but unfortunately not common today. For more ornamental varieties see Pear Chanticleer or Weeping Silver Pear, and for fruiting varieties see the fruit section.TREE 30ft x 15ft (9m x 4.6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 50ft (15m).
Very free flowering, deciduous plant clothed with a profusion of extremely fragrant, creamy-white, cup-shaped single flowers in June and July. Thrives in dry soil, and is suitable for sun or shade. Forms a large informal hedge which will fill the air with fragrance when in flower, or, as a single specimen, will make an attractive shrub.HEDGE Forms a large informal hedge. Thin out old wood after flowering, retain young shoots as they will bear flowers the following year. For hedges 5-8ft (1.5-2.4m). Plant 2ft (60cm) apart. SHRUB 6-9ft x 6-8ft (1.8-2.7m x 1.8-2.4m).
This superb new Photinia is a dwarf form of Photinia Red Robin with all features in perfect proportion to the larger plant but the colourful young foliage possibly even more spectacular. Slower growing so makes a spectacular low hedge or small shrub. As Photinia Red Robin it will need protection from severe cold during its first winters.HEDGE Trim in spring. For hedges 2-3ft (60-90cm). Plant 15ins (38cm) apart. SHRUB 3ft x 3ft (90cm x 90cm).
Spectacular evergreen with glossy, dark green, leathery leaves and new growth brilliant red giving a stunning display especially in the spring. The new growth turns to bronze by late spring then to green, but all new flushes of growth throughout the growing season are brilliant red. Clusters of small white flowers in spring. Any reasonable soil but not extremely alkaline. Protect plants from severe cold during first winters.HEDGE Trim in spring. For hedges 5-8ft (1.5-2.4m). Plant 2-3ft (60-90cm) apart. SHRUB 8ft x 6ft (2.4m x 1.8m).
Evergreen conifer, with dense spreading branches, fast growing when young. Trunk, long but seldom quite vertical. Needles dark blackish-green, dense and tufty. Cones conical, dark grey-brown and up to 3 inches (8cm) long. Any soil, especially chalk and limestone, and suitable for dry, exposed and maritime sites where it excels.CONIFER 35ft x 20ft (11m x 6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 90ft (27m).
Very frost hardy, evergreen, fast growing, native conifer with long, soft grey-green needles. Flaky red-brown or orange bark in the upper crown, purple-grey at the base. Very attractive pine with foliage contrasting with the colourful bark. Tolerant of exposed, but not maritime positions. Cones are slim, green at first, ripening to brown. Any soil including poor infertile soil.CONIFER 35ft x 15ft (11m x 4.6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 80ft (24m).
See London Plane.
Masses of pure white flowers smother the branches in early March before the leaves appear and these are followed in autumn by tasty red or yellow, spherical cherry-plums on mature plants. It will form a dense deciduous hedge and its thorny twigs will make it an effective barrier.HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 4-6ft (120-180cm). Plant 2ft (60cm) apart. TREE 20ft x 20ft (6m x 6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft (7.6m).
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Dark red foliage changing to deep purple on purple stems, contrasting dramatically with masses of pink flowers in March and April. It will form a dense deciduous hedge and can be very effective if mixed with Myrobalan Plum.HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 4-6ft (120-180cm). Plant 18-24ins (45-60cm) apart. TREE 20ft x 20ft (6m x 6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft (7.6m).
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Fast growing, narrow, upright, deciduous tree useful for windbreaks. Glossy dark green leaves, bronze when young and turning yellow in autumn. Avoid growing poplars within 130ft (40m) of buildings. Any ordinary soil, also tolerant of cold heavy soils.TREE 40ft x 6ft (12m x 1.8m) in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft (30m).
Fast growing, wind tolerant deciduous tree with straight trunk to summit. Young leaves coppery-red turning to glossy bright green then yellow in autumn. Good screening tree. Any ordinary soil, except badly drained.TREE 40ft x 15ft (12m x 4.6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft (30m).
Broad heart-shaped leaves fill the air with strong balsam scent in spring. When young they are outstandingly variegated creamy-white and pink, slowly turning to green, but this variegation often does not appear in the first years after transplanting. Prune hard in February to obtain best variegation. Deciduous.TREE If not pruned, 30-40ft x 18-25ft (9-12m x 5.5-7.6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 50ft (15m). If hard pruned it can be kept as a small tree.
Very attractive, fast growing tree. Woolly shoots are white all winter, and new leaves unfurl furry, the fur rubbing off the shiny, grey-green upper surface, but the white bloom remains on the undersurface all season. Salt and chalk tolerant and good in exposed sites.TREE 35ft x 20ft (11m x 6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 65ft (20m).
See Aspen.
Very colourful, compact, low, bushy, native, deciduous plant. Masses of bright buttercup-yellow, saucer-shaped flowers, 1 inch (2.5cm) across, from late spring to mid-autumn over dark green leaves. Makes a very colourful informal hedge. Will thrive in poor to moderately fertile well drained soil in full sun.HEDGE Trim in March. For hedges 2-4ft (60-120cm). Plant 18ins (45cm) apart. SHRUB 4ft x 5ft (120cm x 150cm).
Fast growing dense hedge with medium sized leaves and clusters of creamy-white flowers in July, attractive to insects. Shade tolerant. Glossy leaves are variegated with bright gold and green. Normally evergreen but may loose leaves in very cold winters. Slightly less vigorous than Green Privet.HEDGE Trim as necessary. For hedges 3-10ft (90cm-3m). Plant 12-15ins (30-38cm) apart or for a denser hedge plant in a staggered double row with 15ins (38cm) between rows and 18ins (45cm) between plants. SHRUB 10ft x 10ft (3m x 3m).
Fast growing dense hedge with medium sized leaves and clusters of creamy-white flowers in July, attractive to insects. Shade tolerant. Very fast growing and dense hedge. Normally evergreen but may loose leaves in very cold winters.HEDGE Trim as necessary. For hedges 3-12ft (0.9-3.7m). Plant 12-15ins (30-38cm) apart or for a denser hedge plant in a staggered double row with 15ins (38cm) between rows and 18ins (45cm) between plants. SHRUB 12ft x 12ft (3.7m x 3.7m).
Semi-evergreen fast growing dense hedge with medium sized leaves and clusters of creamy-white flowers in July, attractive to insects. Shade tolerant. An asset to wildlife with the flowers in July and long bunches of shining black fruits in winter, attractive to birds. In cold winters it will lose its leaves. SHRUB 10ft x 5ft (3m x 1.5m).
Dense, spiny, fast growing evergreen hedge with clusters of white flowers in June and masses of bunches of spherical, very colourful berries in autumn and winter. These can be useful food for birds. This less usual form has mid to light green leaves and large clusters of deep yellow berries. Shade tolerant. Also excellent for training on a wall of any aspect where a height of 9ft (2.7m) and spread of 12ft (3.7m) can be attained, or for a free standing shrub.HEDGE Trim between May and July. For hedges 4-9ft (1.2-2.7m). Plant 2ft (60cm) apart. SHRUB 9ft x 12ft (2.7m x 3.7m).
Dense, spiny, fast growing evergreen hedge with clusters of white flowers in June and masses of bunches of spherical, very colourful berries in autumn and winter. These can be useful food for birds. Excellent form with dark green foliage and freely produced orange-red berries. Shade tolerant. Also excellent for training on a wall of any aspect where a height of 9ft (2.7m) and spread of 12ft (3.7m) can be attained, or for a free standing shrub.HEDGE Trim between May and July. For hedges 4-9ft (1.2-2.7m). Plant 2ft (60cm) apart. SHRUB 9ft x 12ft (2.7m x 3.7m).
Dense, spiny, fast growing evergreen hedge with clusters of white flowers in June and masses of bunches of spherical, very colourful berries in autumn and winter. These can be useful food for birds. This form has a more upright habit with masses of bright red berries. Shade tolerant. Also excellent for training on a wall of any aspect where a height of 9ft (2.7m) and spread of 12ft (3.7m) can be attained, or for a free standing shrub.HEDGE Trim between May and July. For hedges 4-9ft (1.2-2.7m). Plant 2ft (60cm) apart. SHRUB 9ft x 12ft (2.7m x 3.7m).
Fast growing, very thorny native deciduous plant, tolerant of wet soils. Dark glossy green leaves, clusters of prominent scented white flowers in May followed by small red haws in autumn. Quickthorn makes an excellent hedge with a long season of interest, or it can be grown as specimen tree, as it is very hardy and is useful in coastal or exposed positions. For more spectacular varieties see Cockspur Thorn, Double Pink Thorn or Double Scarlet Thorn.HEDGE Trim between July and March. For hedges 3-20ft (0.9-6m). Plant 9-12ins (23-30cm) 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 25ft x 15ft (7.6m x 4.6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 45ft (14m). Quantity Rates - For 1000 or more plants Sd 16-18ins (45-60cm) - £240 per 1000 (24p per plant) Sd 2-3ft (60-90cm) - £300 per 1000 (30p per plant) Tr 2-3ft (60-90cm) - £450 per 1000 (45p per plant)
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