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.  

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.    

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.  

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.

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.

Box hedge plants (Buxus sempervirens)

Box (Buxus sempervirens) hedge plants summary, often called Boxwood Evergreen Slow growing so it keeps a neat shape for a long time Small soft leaves which are easy to trim and ideal for a formal shaped hedge Good in shady and sunny situations Will grow well at the coast and inland Ideal for low hedges (from 30cm to 1.2m) Non-native As one of our most popular hedging plant species we have Box in all root types  - bare roots are available in the dormant season (November to April), root balls are available in a slightly extended dormant season (mid October to early May), pot grown, cell grown and instant hedging are available all year round For those concerned about Box blight or Box moth caterpillar, have a look at Euonymus 'Green Spire' which has a very similar appearance and growth habit but without the issues 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.