Cotoneaster franchetii hedge plants (Franchet's Cotoneaster)

Cotoneaster franchetii hedge plant summary Can be used for both hedging and as a stand-alone shrub in beds and borders Semi-evergreen   Prolific flowering and berrying  Great for pollinators and birds  Very hardy and suitable for most soils, except very wet ones.   Thrives in full sun and dense shade  Quick growing  Easy to clip and keep as a low to medium height hedge or as ground cover  Will grow to 2-3m or can be kept at about 1m height Can be mildly toxic to humans and animals if ingested    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. 

Forsythia 'Lynwood Gold' hedge plants (Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood Gold')

Forsythia 'Lynwood Gold' hedge plant summary A deciduous hedging plant know for its vibrant yellow flowers in early spring Fast-growing for quick hedging and screening Provides early season nectar for pollinators Gives good Autumnal colours Low maintenance and highly adaptable to various soils Prefers full sun to dappled shade Recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) 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 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.

Hebe 'Sutherlandii' hedge plants (Veronica pinguifolia 'Sutherlandii')

Hebe 'Sutherlandii' hedge plant summary Versatile hedging plant for low, informal hedges or borders Evergreen Neat, domed habit with small grey-green cup-shaped leaves Short spikes of white flowers are produced in early summer Fully hardy and resilient to cold UK winters A great flowering shrub for supporting pollinators Good for ground cover or ornamental planting in rockeries, borders and pots Low maintenance and easy to care for   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. 

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. 

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.

Evergreen Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides)

Star Jasmine hedging plants summary evergreen fast growing climbing habit, good on top of fences, trellis or walls, but can be kept as a low hedge profuse, highly scented flowers deep red winter foliage best in full sun or semi-shade, ideally in a sheltered situation good in any well-drained soil non-native (native to China and Japan) 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.

Dogwood (yellow stemmed) hedge plants - Cornus stolonifera Flaviramea

Cornus stolonifera Flaviramea (Yellow stemmed Dogwood) hedging plant summary One of the best Dogwood varieties for bright greenish yellow stems, so it is sometimes called Yellow Stemmed Dogwood and sometimes called Green Stemmed Dogwood We have a number of other Dogwood varieties - red stemmed Cornus alba, orange stemmed Cornus sanguinea and very dark red stemmed Cornus alba Sibirica Cornus stolonifera Flaviramea is often used in large-scale landscaping schemes to form a thicket, but is also an attractive feature in a garden Non-native (for a native Dogwood, use Cornus sanguinea) Flowering and berrying Suitable for all situations other than very wet soils and very shady sites Non-toxic We have Cornus stolonifera Flaviramea as bare root plants in the dormant season (November to April) and pot-grown plants all year round. Other Dogwood we have available - native dogwood with orange/red stems (Cornus sanguinea), red stemmed dogwood (Cornus alba) and dark red stemmed dogwood (Cornus alba Sibirica) Please call us (or email hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1,000 - we may be able to offer a better price than you see online.  Our experienced horticulturists answer calls and emails and are always happy to help.

Lime tree saplings (Tilia cordata)

Lime tree saplings (Tilia cordata) summary large trees suitable for large gardens, parklands and farms but also urban settings due to their pollution tolerance deciduous with a nice yellow Autumn colour native, but quite rare in Scotland the pale yellow Spring "flowers" can be used to make a tea very wildlife friendly non-toxic to animals can be pollarded or pleached all our Lime tree saplings are grown in Britain  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.  

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.  

Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' hedge plants

Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' summary  this is one of our most popular species for low hedging/border edges and often used as a substitute for Box hedging  it's a dwarf hedging shrub with an upright habit and will not grow above 1m in height  Green Spire in good in almost all soils and situations  the leaves are dark green, small, glossy with a slightly crinkled edge  Euonymus Green Spire is a low maintenance hedging species, easy to clip and easy to keep to a tight, neat shape All these plants are grown in Britain   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.  

Goat Willow tree saplings (Salix caprea) (AKA Pussy Willow)

Goat Willow hedge plant/tree sapling summary Native Very good in wet areas Wildlife-friendly, especially for butterflies Safe near livestock Can be grown as trees (for coppicing) or as a hedge or windbreak These plants are grown in Herefordshire We have Goat Willow as a bare root plant in the dormant season (November 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 are always very happy to help.

Sycamore tree saplings (Acer pseudoplatanus)

Sycamore trees are - non-native but are thought to have been introduced by the Romans so they are completely naturalised - deciduous - wildlife friendly in that they support a wide range of aphids which attract birds - fast growing with pale wood, and makes a lovely wood for furniture making, veneers, firewood and because the wood doesn't taint, is also used for kitchen utensils - great as a woodland tree, in large gardens or parks, or as a forestry tree (trunk grows to 60cm in 60 years) - quite large leaves turn yellow in Autumn, there are yellow flowers in Spring, and in Autumn the tree produces winged fruits (containing seeds) called samarus - non-toxic to livestock - these tree saplings are all grown in the UK 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.  

Rowan tree saplings (Sorbus aucuparia) AKA Mountain Ash

Rowan tree saplings summary Native Very wildlife friendly with profuse flowers and berries Deciduous Good in windy locations and at altitude as well as more normal situations Suitable for areas near livestock These tree saplings are grown in Britain We have this species as a bare root plant in the dormant season (November 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.  

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.

Hidcote Lavender hedge plants (Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote')

Lavender 'Hidcote' hedge plant summary  A hugely popular compact variety of Lavender with deeper coloured flowers than many other varieties  Silver grey foliage, mostly evergreen but can defoliate somewhat in winter  Hardy and well suited to British weather provided planted in a sunny spot  Drought tolerant once established  We also have a variety that will make a bigger plant- Lavandula angustifolia  All our Lavender plants are grown in Britain 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.    

English Lavender hedge plants (Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead')

English Lavender hedging plant summary  Highly perfumed lilac flowers on grey evergreen foliage  Taller than Lavender "Hidcote"  A hardy English variety  Ideal for border edging and low hedges, either cut into a hedge shape or as a series of mounds  Good in sunny situations and dry soils  Extremely bee friendly  All our Lavender plants are grown in Britain 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.    

Birch - Silver tree saplings (Betula pendula)

Silver Birch tree sapling summary A fast-growing, native, pioneer tree species (see Downy Birch for Scotland and Wales) Striking ivory-white bark, slightly pendulous branches and delicate diamond-shaped leaves in abundance, giving a pleasing sway in light breezes Vibrant yellow autumnal foliage in abundance that drops and decays quickly to improve the surrounding soil Will thrive in any open sunny situation and in most soil conditions – poor, wet or polluted are all acceptable Wildlife friendly Gorgeous when planted in a group as a copse in large gardens and woodlands, and works well as a nurse tree for slower-growing species such as Oak, Hornbeam or Scots Pine Reaches a mature height of up to 25m Available as bare root plants in the dormant season (November to April) and as cell-grown or 2-litre potted plants 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 are always very happy to help.

Oak - Sessile tree saplings (Quercus petraea)

Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) summary native better suited to high rainfall areas (particularly Wales and Scotland) than English Oak good for windy situations a statuesque tree for large gardens, parklands, woodlands and forestry or as a hedgerow tree wildlife friendly reaches an eventual mature height of up to 40m these tree saplings are grown in Herefordshire 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.          

Oak - English tree saplings (Quercus robur)

English Oak (Quercus robur) tree saplings summary Native Extremely wildlife friendly Good in many situations - large gardens, hedgerows, woodlands, timber production  Reaches a mature height of up to 40m Bare root English Oak plants are available in the dormant season (November to April) and cell grown plants all year round All our Oak tree saplings are grown in Britain We also offer Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) that is well suited to wetter areas of the UK (Wales and Scotland) 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.    

Nordmann Fir tree saplings (Abies nordmanniana)

Nordmann Fir (Abies nordmanniana) summary The most popular variety of Christmas tree (because of its "non-drop" habit) The plants we sell are Nordmann Fir Christmas tree saplings (small field-grown bare root trees ready to be transplanted to grow on into full-size Christmas trees) A statuesque tree in gardens and woodlands, and also grown for timber Good at high altitudes and in moist acidic soil Evergreen Non-native Reaches a mature height of up to 30m Grown in Britain Available as a bare root plant in the dormant season (November to April) 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 are always very happy to help.

Scots Pine tree saplings (Pinus sylvestris)

Scots Pine tree sapling (Pinus sylvestris) summary The only pine tree that is native to Britain Evergreen Commonly grown in the Scottish Highlands for timber Useful as a windbreak tree Reaches a mature height of up to 25m All these tree saplings are grown in Britain Available as bare root plants in the dormant season (November to April) and cell grown plants 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.  

Birch - Downy tree saplings (Betula pubescens)

Downy Birch (Betula pendula) tree sapling summary Native and particularly well suited to Scotland and Wales due to its acclimatisation to cooler temperatures and wetter weather White bark (but not as white as Silver Birch) and good autumnal yellow leaf colour Wildlife friendly All these tree saplings are grown in Britain We have bare-root Downy Birch tree saplings in the dormant season (November to April) and cell-grown plants 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 are always very happy to help.

Norway Spruce tree saplings (Picea abies)

Norway Spruce (Picea abies) tree sapling summary Introduced by Prince Albert as a Christmas tree, and now in competition with the Nordmann Fir to be Britain's favourite Christmas tree Our Norway Spruce Christmas tree saplings are field-grown, then lifted in the dormant season as bare root saplings ready to be transplanted and grown on into full-sized Christmas trees Will grow on damp soils, although this may slow its growth rate – performs well on most normal soils Grown extensively for timber production Non-native (originally from Norway) Grows well in shade and prefers acidic soil with good moisture retention Mature height up to 30m All these tree saplings are grown in Britain Sometimes called Nordic Spruce or Norwegian Spruce Available as bare root plants in the dormant season (November to April) and as cell-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 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 are 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.  

Sweet Chestnut tree saplings (Castanea sativa)

Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) tree sapling summary  Non-native and grows mostly in South of England  Produces chestnuts used in cooking  The coppiced wood is often used for fencing  Beautiful large shiny leaves  A large tree which reaches a mature height of up to 30m  This species i suitable to use as a hedgerow tree (planting density 1 every 5-10m) or in woodland creation (planting density 1 every 2-3sqm) as well as in large gardens and parks All the plants on this page are grown in Britain We have bare root Sweet Chestnut in the dormant season (November to April) and cell grown plants 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.    

Serviceberry hedge plants (Amelanchier canadensis) AKA Snowy Mespilus

Amelanchier (Serviceberry or Juneberry) hedging plant or tree sapling summary Profuse pretty white flowers in spring Edible red fruits in late summer good Autumn leaf colour Good in damp soils Non-native Amelanchier 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) but please bear in mind that this is not a native species   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.  

Bird Cherry hedge plants (Prunus padus)

Bird Cherry (Prunus padus) hedging plant summary Fantastic flowers, extend the flowering season of other species Native Produces wild cherries which are wildlife friendly A very pretty addition to a country hedge or can be left to grow into a hedgerow tree Foliage is toxic to livestock and horses All these plants are grown in Herefordshire 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) We have this species as a bare root plant in the dormant season (November 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.    

Wild Cherry hedge plants (Prunus avium)

Wild Cherry (Prunus avium) hedging plants summary Native A good addition to a mixed native hedge or allowed to grow as a hedgerow tree Can be toxic to farm animals, especially horses Produces lots of wild cherries (not edible by humans) Fantastic orange/red Autumn leaf colour All the plants on this page are grown in Britain Wild Cherry 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 well as hedging plants Bare root plants are available in the dormant season (November to April) and cell 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.

Dogwood hedge plants (Siberian) - Cornus alba Sibirica

Siberian Dogwood (Cornus alba Sibirica) hedging plant summary This variety of Dogwood has vivid dark red stems in autumn/winter Non-native (for a native variety see Cornus sanguinea) Flowering and berrying with good wildlife value Non-toxic Suitable for all situations other than very shady sites and very wet soils (but good in damp situations) We have Cornus alba Sibirica as a bare root plant in the dormant season (November to April) Other Dogwood's we have available - yellow stemmed dogwood (Cornus stolonifera Flaviramea), native dogwood with orange/red stems (Cornus sanguinea) and red stemmed dogwood (Cornus alba)   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.  

Dogwood (red stemmed) hedge plants - Cornus alba

Cornus alba (Red stemmed Dogwood) hedging plant summary One of the best Dogwood varieties for bright red stems (see also orange stemmed Cornus sanguinea, yellow stemmed Cornus stolonifera Flaviramea,  and very dark red stemmed Cornus alba Sibirica) Often used in large-scale landscaping schemes but is also an attractive feature in a garden Non-native (for a native Dogwood, use Cornus sanguinea) Flowering and berrying Suitable for all situations other than wet soils and very shady sites Non-toxic We have Cornus alba as bare root plants in the dormant season (November to April) and pot-grown plants all year round In addition to Cornus alba we have a range of dogwood species with different stem colours - yellow stemmed dogwood (Cornus stolinifera Flaviramea), dark red stemmed dogwood (Cornus alba Sibirica) and native orange/red stemmed dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) Please contact us by phone (or email hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like advice, or your order is likely to come to over £1,000 - we may be able to offer a better price than you see online.  Our experienced horticulturists answer calls and emails and are always happy to help.  

Guelder Rose hedge plants (Viburnum opulus)

Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus) hedging plant summary Native Very pretty, large white clustered flowers and gorgeous bunches of red berries Excellent wildlife value Good in damp soil and also in shady situations Berries can be mildly toxic if eaten raw, but can be used in cooking If you are claiming a farm grant, you need the 45/60cm 2-year-old bare root plants, planted at 6 per metre (grant rules) All the plants on this page are grown in Britain.  We have Guelder Rose bare root plants in the dormant season (November to April) 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 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.  

Elder hedge plants (Sambucus nigra)

Elder (Sambucus nigra) hedging plant summary UK Native The large, creamy white flowers make Elderflower cordial and the berries make Elderberry wine and other delicious treats! Extremely wildlife-friendly but toxic to animals Tolerant of road salt and good at the coast Good in damp soils as well as normal soils All these plants are grown in Britain Available as a bare root plant in the dormant season from November to April 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.

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.

Spindle hedge plants (Euonymus europaeus)

Spindle (Euonymus europaeus) hedging plant summary Native Stunning bright pink and orange seeds, like miniature lanterns Very good red, pink and yellow-tinged autumn leaf colour Wildlife friendly Livestock safe, but otherwise toxic.  Should not be planted where horses are kept If you are claiming a farm grant, you need to use the 45/60cm 2-year-old plants planted at 6 per metre All the plants on this page are grown in Herefordshire We have this species as a bare root plant in the dormant season (November to April) We also have an evergreen Euonymus 'Green Spire', but it is not native 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 are always very happy to help.

Dogwood (Common) hedge plants - Cornus sanguinea

Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea) hedge plant summary Native - indeed, the only native Dogwood Orange/red stem colour Wildlife friendly Suitable for all situations other than very wet soils and very shady sites All the plants on this page are grown in Britain If applying for a BN7 or BN11 farm grant, you must use the 45/60cm 2-year-old bare root plants (grant rule specification) available from November to April We supply Cornus sanguinea bare-root plants in the dormant season (November to April) and as cell-grown or 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 exceed £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.  

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.

Field Maple hedge plants (Acer campestre)

Field maple (Acer campestre) hedging plants/tree saplings summary Native Good in virtually all situations other than very wet soil Very hardy Livestock friendly Leaves turn bright yellow in Autumn If you are claiming a farm grant, you need the 45/60cm 2 year old plants, planted at 6 per metre (grant rules) All these plants are grown in Herefordshire 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) We have this species as a bare root plant in the dormant season (November to April) and as a 2Litre pot out of bare root season.    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.

Hazel hedge plants (Corylus avellana)

Hazel (Corylus avellana) hedging plant summary Extremely good for wildlife UK Native Good in full sun or partial shade Good in normal or damp soils A key component of mixed native hedges Coppicing produces useful, flexible branches for fencing, plant supports, etc Eligible for farm grants if you plant our 45/60cm 2-year-old bare root plants at 6 per metre (grant rules).  Grown from seed in fertile Herefordshire soil Hazel bare root plants are available in the dormant season (November to April), and cell-grown and pot-grown plants 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.

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.  

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.