Western Red Cedar
Thuja Plicata (Western Red Cedar) is a conifer that grows up to 75 cm per year. It has soft green foliage and is ideal for creating an instant impact. Thuja will grow well in most soils but does best in wet soils and grows fine in sun or shade. Thuja Plicata Atroviren is a variety Continue reading…
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Conifers are often used as merely specimen plants but they also can look great in a hedge much like the Leylandii. They can also give an instant impact and the advantage here is that you can easily end up with a varied hedge that doesn’t loose any of the instant impact of any of the Continue reading…
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Cherry Laurel
Cherry Laurel (Prunus Laurocerasus Rotundifolia) is another good option for instant hedging being initially typically more dense than Leylandii. Laurel gives a nicer look than Leylandii when trimmed into a hedge and so is often a favorite for gardens where great height isn’t required. Cherry Laurel hedging was introduced from Eastern Europe in 1576 and is Continue reading…
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Leyland Cypress (Cupressocyparis Leylandii)
Cupressocyparis Leylandii (Leyland Cypress) is the ultimate hedging plant and grows the fastest of any hedging plant in the U.K. putting on up to 3’ (1m) per year. Though a fast grower, Leylandii is still manageable and, when trimmed once a year or so, creates a very presentable screen which is better than any other Continue reading…
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Yew (Taxus)
English Yew (Taxus Baccata) are the most traditional of hedging plants. Yew like any well drained soil are are also happy by the sea and in shallow chalk. Yew will grow up to 40cm a year depending on conditions. Yew will make a very pleasing and tidy hedge when cared for instantly adding value to Continue reading…
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