HEDGE PLANTS

The
plants that are listed below are trees and shrubs that respond better
to clipping into hedges than others. These tough hedging plants are great
used for protection, privacy screens and aesthetic value. A-Z
list below

Size and Growth

If you wish to create a hedge which is really dense and bushy from
the ground upwards it is advisable to plant young, small plants. Many
people look at the small seedlings in tubes and imagine it will be years
before they will achieve anything which looks like a 'hedge' however,
if larger plants are chosen the result can often be that the hedge is
rather gappy at the base. Also larger plants are more expensive and are
more likely to fail than small ones.

Position

All plants listed will grow in a sunny or partially shady position with
any with special requirements being stated on the label.

Soil

Unless otherwise stated the plants listed will all grow in any reasonable
well-drained soil.

Planting and Pruning requirements

When planting and caring for a new hedge it is very important to follow
the pruning and planting instructions that will come with the plants.
Some people hesitate to cut their hedging plants back, or forget to do
it frequently enough and with many varieties this will result in a hedge
which is not dense at the base.

Hedge Plants A - Z Listing