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.    

Alder hedge plants (Alnus glutinosa)

Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) hedge plant/tree sapling summary One of the best species for wet soil, and will even cope with standing water Early to come into leaf and keeps its leaves very late in the autumn, so it has leaf cover for most of the year Very fast-growing, so a good choice for a very tall hedge or windbreak/shelter belt. Alder 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) Fixes nitrogen in the soil, making it ideal for poor soils/land recovery Native Wildlife-friendly catkins and cones containing seeds All the plants on this page are grown in Britain We have Alder as a bare root plant in the dormant season (November to April) and also as a cell-grown plant 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.

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.

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.