Golden Leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold' hedge plants (x Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold')

Golden Leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold' hedge plants summary Evergreen conifer Fast growing Vibrant golden-green foliage Regular pruning quickly establishes a dense, neat hedge ideal for year-round screening, noise reduction, filtering out pollution particulates, or creating a robust windbreak Can reach heights of 25 m or be maintained as a lower hedge Grows well in all well-drained soil types and tolerates poor soil and exposed conditions Prefers full sun or partial shade If you’re looking for a dense conifer like Leylandii but without the super-fast growth rate, consider Western Red Cedar. Please contact us by phone or email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk if you have any questions, would like advice, or if your order is likely to exceed £1,000 – we may be able to offer a better price than the online rate. Our experienced horticulturists answer calls and emails, and we’re always very happy to help.

Choisya ternata hedge plants (Mexican Orange Blossom)

Summary of Mexican Orange Blossom (Choisya ternata) hedge plants Can be used for both hedging or as a stand alone shrub in beds, borders or pots Evergreen Heavily scented blooms Attractive green, glossy, oval shaped leaves  Best in full sun or semi-shade, ideally in a more sheltered situation  Good in any well-drained soil  Non-native (originally from Mexico, hence the common name, Mexican Orange Blossom)   Please contact us by phone (or email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  Our experienced horticulturists answer calls and emails, and we’re always very happy to help. 

Pyracantha hedge plants with yellow berries (Firethorn 'Golden Sun')

Pyracantha 'Golden Sun' hedge plants summary A fantastic, dense, spiny, evergreen hedging plant, ideal as an intruder-proof hedge Profuse creamy, scented flowers in May, followed by clusters of bright golden yellow berries offering spectacular autumn and winter colour The flowers are loved by pollinators, and the berries provide vital food for garden birds during winter Once established, it grows quickly and is remarkably low-maintenance. It responds very well to regular pruning and can be clipped into a fairly narrow hedge or kept as a dense, wider hedge, with heights typically between 1m and 3m A great plant for covering walls and fences, or as a standalone hedge or shrub Good in full sun or partial shade, but flowering will be best in full sun We have pot-grown Pyracantha available year-round. We also have a red-berried variety, Pyracantha 'Red Column', and an orange-berried variety, Pyracantha 'Orange Glow', available Please contact us by phone (or email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like advice, or if your order is likely to exceed £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price. Our experienced horticulturists answer calls and emails, and we are always very happy to help.

Griselinia littoralis 'Green Horizon' hedge plants (New Zealand Privet)

Summary of Griselinia 'Green Horizon' hedge plants (New Zealand Privet)  An attractive evergreen hedging plant A cultivar of the standard Griselinia littoralis, ‘Green Horizon’ has slightly larger, darker green, oval-shaped leaves and is considered more compact Particularly good in exposed coastal situations in the South, creating a good solid windbreak Also good inland other than cold northern areas A naturally upright habit, easy to trim and keep neat Good for hedges from 1m up to 3m We have pot-grown Griselinia ‘Green Horizon’ available all year round Please contact us by phone or email (hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like advice, or if your order is likely to exceed £1000. We may be able to offer a better price than the online price. Our experienced horticulturists are available to answer calls and emails, and we’re always happy to help.

Photinia 'Carre Rouge' hedge plants (Photinia x fraseri 'Carre Rouge')

Photinia 'Carre Rouge' hedge plant summary Evergreen Striking deep red young foliage More compact, smaller leaved, and more vibrant red than its sister plant (Photinia Red Robin)  Ideal for sunny and shaded areas with the most striking colours and flowers in full sun Moderate to fast growth rate Not recommended for strongly alkaline soils Good for hedges from low up to 2.5 We have Photinia ‘Carre Rouge’ pots available in 3 sizes and heights. Please contact us by phone (or email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price. Our experienced horticulturists answer calls and emails, and we’re always very happy to help.

Golden Privet hedge plants (Ligustrum ovalifolium Aureum)

Golden Privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium Aureum) hedging plant summary Yellow and green medium sized leaves, semi evergreen (most stay on the plants in Winter but some do drop and the Winter appearance is somewhat "thinner" than when the new growth appears in Spring Very pollution tolerant so a terrific species for urban areas and it is often seen widely planted with every house in a street having a Golden Privet hedge Non-native but we do also have Wild Privet which is native Toxic if eaten Quite fast growing and suitable for all situations other than very wet soils See also our Common Privet (with green leaves) page   Please get in touch with us by phone (or email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than you see online.  Our experienced horticulturists answer calls and emails, and we’re always happy to help.  

Pyracantha hedge plants with orange berries (Firethorn 'Orange Glow')

Pyracantha hedging plants summary Profuse creamy, scented flowers in May, followed by large clusters of bright orange berries A fantastic very prickly evergreen hedging plant, ideal as an intruder proof hedge Extremely good for wildlife - the birds absolutely love the berries though if you have orange and red plants near each other they'll eat the red berries first - we don't know why! Good in full sun or partial shade Good for hedges 1m to 3m in height Can be kept quite narrow Excellent to grow as a wall climber We have pot grown Pyracantha with orange berries and all plant options shown are available all year round Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.

Pyracantha hedge plants with red berries (Firethorn 'Red Column')

Pyracantha (Firethorn 'Red Column') A very prickly evergreen hedging plant, ideal as an intruder-proof hedge Profuse creamy, scented flowers in May, followed by clusters of bright red berries Extremely good for wildlife - the birds absolutely love the berries Good in sun or partial shade Suitable for hedges 1m to 3m in height Can be kept quite narrow Excellent for growing as a wall climber We have pot-grown Pyracantha in various sizes available year-round. Please get in touch with us by phone (or email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  Our experienced horticulturists answer calls and emails, and we’re always happy to help.

Escallonia hedge plants with red/deep pink flowers (Escallonia rubra Macrantha)

Escallonia hedge plant summary One of our top recommendations for a pretty, flowering, coastal hedge, and it also works well inland Produces masses of dark pink flowers Evergreen, but it can suffer from leaf yellowing and leaf drop in cold weather Whilst good at the coast, it is not suitable for exposed coastal situations Medium growth rate and suitable for hedges from 1m to 2.5m Prune after flowering for maximum flowering the following year Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.

Photinia Red Robin hedge plants (Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin')

Photinia Red Robin hedging plant summary  Evergreen  Striking red young foliage  Good in all sunny and shady situations, but the foliage will be particularly bright red in a sunny spot  Not recommended for strongly alkaline soil  Good for hedges 1m up to 3m  Average growth rate  We have Photinia Red Robin in pots and instant hedging troughs available all year round. We do not sell Photinia root balls as they are not as good as pot-grown plants. Please contact us by phone (or email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  Our experienced horticulturists answer calls and emails, and we’re always very happy to help.

Oleaster hedge plants (Elaeagnus x ebbingei)

Oleaster (Elaeagnus x ebbingei) hedging plant summary Unusual foliage with silvery spots Evergreen A brilliant choice for coastal situations, as well as inland A good option for shady situations Not recommended for wet or very alkaline soils Moderate to fast growth rate Good for hedging from 1m to 4m height  We have Oleaster as pot grown plants, and troughs of instant hedging; both are available all year round  Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.    

Griselinia littoralis hedge plants (New Zealand Privet)

A very attractive evergreen species of hedging plant Bright, apple green, soft leaves Particularly good in coastal situations in the South, but also good inland other than cold northern areas A naturally upright habit, easy to trim and keep neat Good for hedges from 1m up to 3m We have pot grown Griselinia and large troughs of instant hedging available all year round We also have Griselinia 'Green Horizon' which is a slightly darker green, more compact variety Please contact us by phone (or email hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.    

Leylandii hedge plants (Cupressocyparis leylandii)

Leylandii hedge plants summary Leylandii is our fastest grower, so ideal for establishing a tall hedge very quickly The dense, dark green, conifer foliage is good for screening, noise reduction, filtering out pollution particulates or creating a shelter belt Good in all situations (other than wet soil), inland or at the coast, in full sun right through to dense shade We have pot grown Leylandii available all year round If you're looking for a dense conifer like Leylandii but without the super fast growth rate, have a look at Western Red Cedar   Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.  

Portuguese Laurel hedge plants (Prunus lusitanica)

Portuguese Laurel hedge plants summary One of our most popular species for formal hedging at 1m to 5m height Evergreen Wildlife-friendly flowers and fruits, and a good dense evergreen wildlife habitat Mid-sized dark green leaves on dark red stems Native to Portugal, Spain, Western France, Morocco, Madeira and Canary Islands Good wind tolerance and good in all situations other than at the coast We have a wide range of options in Portuguese Laurel - pot grown, root balled (many sizes available) and 1m long troughs of instant hedging.  Please contact us if we are not showing the size you want - we often have additional options on the nursery. Root ball plants can be pre-ordered from July until October and are supplied when dormant throughout the winter months, from October until April/early May. Plants in pots and instant hedging troughs are available all year round Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.  

Western Red Cedar hedge plants (Thuja plicata Atrovirens)

Western Red Cedar hedge plant summary Evergreen with flat sprays of aromatic conifer foliage Good in sunny situations and also shade-tolerant Moderate to fast growth rate (45 - 60cm pa) Responds well to trimming and is easy to shape neatly Good for hedges 1.5 - 4m tall We recommend this species where people want the appearance of Leylandii without the potential problems A species that is very good value for the height We have many options of Western Red Cedar - pot grown, root balls and instant hedging troughs.  If we are not showing the size of plant you are looking for, it is worth contacting us, as we often have sizes on the nursery that are not shown on the website. Root balls are available in the dormant season (October to April) Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.    

Lonicera nitida hedge plants (Shrubby Honeysuckle)

Evergreen with dark green leaves Very small leaves, which make a very dense hedge Easy to trim Fast growing Non-toxic Non-native Good in virtually all sites - sun and partial shade Good for hedges from 1m in height up to 3m Available as bare root plants in the dormant season (November to April) and as cell-grown and pot-grown plants all year round Please contact us by phone (or email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like advice, or if your order is likely to be over £1000—we may be able to offer a better price than the online price. We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails, and we’re always very happy to help.  

Holly (English) hedge plants - Ilex aquifolium

English Holly (Ilex aquifolium) hedge plant summary Native (one of very few evergreen native species) Prickly leaves Evergreen One of the best hedging species for shade Also good in damp soils and at the coast An easy way to add some evergreen cover into a mixed native hedge Livestock safe (can be used as livestock feed) but not recommended near horse paddocks Holly makes a fantastic single species hedge (or a component of a mixed hedge) but these plants can also be grown as individual trees either in a woodland setting or a garden We have pot grown Holly plants in various sizes all year round Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.

Privet (Wild) hedge plants - Ligustrum vulgare

Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare) hedge plants summary native almost evergreen with dark green slim leaves good wildlife value good in shade and any soil types including at the coast livestock safe but avoid using near horses. Toxic to humans if eaten if you are claiming a farm grant, you need the 45/60cm 2 yr old plants, planted at 6 per metre (grant rules) all the plants on this page are grown in Britain bare root plants are available in the dormant season (November to April) and pot grown plants are available all year round   Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.

Beech (Purple) hedge plants - Fagus sylvatica Purpurea

Purple Beech (Fagus sylvatica Purpurea) hedge plants summary Also commonly known as Copper Beech (here's a link to Green Beech) Unusual colouring with dark green/purple tinged leaves turning copper coloured in autumn Retains most of its leaves throughout the winter Not prickly Good for hedge heights from 1m up to 5m Average growth rate so does not need to be trimmed often and keeps its shape We have Purple Beech as bare root plants available in the dormant season (November to April) and also as pot grown plants and 1m long troughs of instant hedging which are available all year round. Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.  

Privet hedge plants (Ligustrum ovalifolium)

Privet (Ligustrum ovalifolium) hedging plant summary Dark green medium sized leaves which are soft and easy to trim Retains most of its leaves in winter - a semi evergreen rather than a full evergreen but does give good winter cover Non-native but we do also have Wild Privet which is native Toxic if eaten White, pungent flowers in spring and small berries in autumn Fast growing and suitable for all situations other than very wet soils Pollution tolerant so a very good species for urban areas As one of our most popular species we have a wide range of options - we have bare root Privet in several size options in the dormant season (November to April), several different pot grown Privet options, mature Privet root balls in a couple of the most frequently asked for sizes (again in the dormant season) and 1m instant hedging troughs - but please do contact us if you require a different size to the options shown below - we often do have other stock at our nursery that is not listed on the website Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.

Cherry Laurel hedge plants (Prunus laurocerasus)

Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus), often called Common Laurel Evergreen Fast growing Good in shade Large, glossy, bright green leaves Suitable for hedges from 1.5m up to 5m Non-native One of the most popular hedging species for suburban gardens, but also good in rural settings Toxic if eaten Cherry Laurel is one of our top-selling species, so we offer many different root types and sizes: bare-root plants, pot-grown plants, large root ball plants, and 1m long troughs of instant hedging.  Bare-root plants are available in the dormant season (November to April), and root ball plants are available in a slightly longer dormant season (October to early May).  Pot-grown plants and instant hedging are available all year round. Please phone us (or email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like advice, or if your order is over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price. Our experienced horticulturists answer calls and emails and are always happy to help.

Hornbeam hedge plants (Carpinus betulus)

Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) hedging plant summary A beautiful species for a formal hedge Leaves turn brown in autumn and many are retained on the plant giving good winter cover but not quite as good as an evergreen hedge Native Not prickly Good in damper soils Tough, low maintenance species Good for hedges that are 1m to 3m tall but can also be grown as individual trees All the smaller bare root plants on this page are grown in Herefordshire and some of the taller ones are grown in Holland where they specialise in growing tall Hornbeam as a bare root plant - super quality!  The pots, cell grown and instant hedging troughs are all grown in Britain This species is also suitable to use as a hedgerow tree (planting density 1 every 5-10m) or in woodland creation (planting density 1 every 2-3sqm) As one of our most popular species, we have a wide range of sizes of bare root Hornbeam, pot grown options and 1m long troughs of instant hedging Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.

Yew hedge plants (Taxus baccata)

English Yew (Taxus baccata) hedging plant summary Evergreen Native (one of the very few native evergreen species) Quite slow growing (though not as slow as many people believe), retaining a neat shape  throughout the winter A very attractive dark green, useful as a background in a border Can be trimmed into intricate shapes, including topiary shapes, or cloud pruned Good for hedges varying in height from 1m up to very tall Yew is popular as a hedging plant but can also be grown as individual trees, which are good in woodlands (where there is no risk of cattle/sheep grazing, because it is toxic) to provide some evergreen cover Yew is one of our most popular species and we have many options shown here, and more options on our nursery Bare root and root ball Yew is available in several sizes in the dormant season (November to April), and we have pot grown options and 1m long troughs of instant hedging available all year round Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.  

Hawthorn hedge plants (Crataegus monogyna)

Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) hedging plant summary The UK's most popular hedging plant, forming the main component of farm hedgerows all over the country and also popular as a hedgerow tree or in woodland creation schemes.  If you're looking for a mixed native hedge rather than just Hawthorn, please go to our Mixed Native Hedging Pack section  Profuse flowering and berrying - extremely wildlife friendly  Native  Safe to use near livestock  Extremely long-living, with some Hawthorn hedging identified as being centuries old  Ideal as an informal hedge, but can also be trimmed to a neat shape for a formal hedge  Good for hedges of 1m up to 10m  Quite fast-growing  If you are claiming a farm grant, you need to use the bare root 45/60cm 2-year-old plants planted at 6 per metre (grant rules)  All the plants on this page are grown in Britain  Available as a bare root plant (November to April), and as cell-grown and pot-grown plants, which are available all year round Please contact us by phone (or email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to exceed £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails, and we’re always very happy to help.

Beech hedge plants (Fagus sylvatica)

Green Beech (Fagus sylvatica) hedging plant summary Native Retains most of its leaves in winter but is technically not an evergreen Has green leaves in spring and summer, turning coppery in autumn Good for formal hedging, retaining a neat shape over a long period of time, and also good as a woodland tree Easy to trim Non-toxic Mature plants produce beech nuts which are popular with wildlife Good for hedges from 1m up to 10m or even taller Medium growth rate If you are claiming a farm grant, you need to use 45/60cm 2 year old bare root plants, planted at 6 per metre (grant rules) All the smaller bare root plants on this page are grown in Britain and some of the taller ones are from Holland (where they specialise in great quality tall Beech bare roots We also have Purple Beech hedging (also known as Copper Beech) We have many different sizes of bare root plant because this is such a popular species, and we also have pot grown, cell grown, root balls and 1m long instant hedging troughs.  Please do contact us if you require any size options that are not shown here.  Bare roots and root balls are only available in the dormant season (November to April) this species is also suitable to use as a hedgerow tree (planting density 1 every 5-10m) or in woodland creation (planting density 1 every 2-3sqm) Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.