Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia') - 40/60cms
An evergreen hedging plant with large, green, shiny leaves. Laurel holds its leaves all year round and can be clipped into shape to form a classic hedge. Plant in any free-draining soil. It will also grow in shade. Space plants 60cms apart. Plant size: 40/60 cms high. Price includes VAT @ 13.5%. Bareroot available from October to end of March only.
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Beech (Fagus sylvatica) - 60/90cms
A classic hedge which changes colour with the seasons, green in Spring and golden in Autumn. Beech should be planted 45cms apart. Will grow in most soils except water-logged ones and does not like salt winds so avoid planting near the sea. Plant size: 60/90 cms high. Price includes VAT @ 13.5%. Bareroot available from October to end of March only.
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Box (Buxus sempervirens) - 25/30cms
A classic evergreen hedge with small dark green leaves. Will grow in any soil type. Looks best when clipped to a formal shape. Plant 15 to 20 cms apart. Box is often used for edging paths in the vegetable or flower garden. It can be clipped into shapes, such as balls. Plant size: 25/30 cms high. Price includes VAT @ 13.5%. Bareroot available from October to end of March only.
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Copper beech (Fagus sylvatica atropurpurea) 60/90cms
Copper beech hedging is a classic hedge, purple in Spring and Summer and turning to gold in Autumn. It should be planted 45cm apart. Beech is long-lived and will grow in most soils but it does not like wet ground or salt winds. Plant size: 60/90 cms high. Price includes VAT @ 13.5%. Bareroot available from October to end of March only.
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Hawthorn/Whitethorn (Crataegus monogyna) - 60/90cms
Hawthorn (or Whitethorn) is a well-known native hedging plant, producing white flowers in Spring and red berries in Autumn. It will grow in all soil types and is particularly useful for creating a native hedge or mixing with other native hedging plants. Berries provide food for birds. Hawthorn is often used on farms. Plant Hawthorn every 35 cm (three to the metre). Plant size: 60/90 cms high. Price includes VAT @ 13.5%. HAWTHORN ORDERED NOW CANNOT BE DELIVERED UNTIL OCTOBER 2010.
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