Av Growth/yr: 6-9ins

Hedges: 3-5ft

Max height: 8ftx6ft

Trim In: after flowers

Full Sun	Windy/Exposed	Thorny	Drought Resistant
Coastal Areas	Native Plant	Evergreen

Suited to growing in poor dry acidic soils but more at home in a sunny well-drained site this large, prickly evergreen shrub is a sight to behold with its profusion of brilliant yellow pea-like flowers in spring .

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Av Growth/yr: 1ft

Hedges: 4-8ft

Max height: 15ftx10ft

Trim In: spring

Full Sun	Coastal Areas	Evergreen	Trophy

The eye catching apple green leaves of this large evergreen plant make an excellent dense hedge particularly suited to coastal sites. Suitable for hedges 4-8ft.

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Av Growth/yr: 1ft

Hedges: 5-10ft

Max height: 12ftx12ft

Trim In: late winter

Windy/Exposed	Autumn Colour	Wet Sites	Native Plant
Attracts Wildlife

Often seen in native hedgerows this shrub or small tree is not only noticeable for its maple shaped leaves which turn a fantastic red in autumn but also for the white lace-cap flowers followed by translucent white berries also in autumn.

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Av Growth/yr: 1-2ft

Hedges: 5ft upwards

Max height: 20ftx15ft

Trim In: late winter

Windy/Exposed	Native Plant	Attracts Wildlife

A widely recognised deciduous native shrub or small tree with its pendulous yellow catkins which appear in late winter. In autumn the popular edible nuts are apparent & highly prized by the local wildlife.

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Av Growth/yr: 6-9ins

Hedges: 3-6ft

Max height: 10ftx6ft

Trim In: late summer

Windy/Exposed	Thorny	Chalky Soil	Dense Shade
Coastal Areas	Attracts Wildlife	Evergreen

Whilst giving an amazing show of colour with the deep blue/green colour of the leaves and white flowers followed by brilliant red berries,this shrub is extremely useful as a deterrent against intruders.

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Max height: 10ft

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Dense Shade	Evergreen

Large evergreen shrub, the broad leaves of this colourful variety have very few spines, the green centre is surrounded by a bright golden edging a female cultivar despite the name.

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Av Growth/yr: 9-12ins

Hedges: 3ft upwards

Max height: 25ft

Trim In: spring

Full Sun	Thorny	Part Shade	Dense Shade
Coastal Areas	Native Plant	Attracts Wildlife	Evergreen

This instantly recognisable native evergreen prickly plant has small white flowers in spring with the much prized red berries on the female plants. Makes an excellent dense barrier hedge.

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Max height: 30ft

Trim In: Summer

Coastal Areas	Trophy

A broad leaved large shrub or small tree.

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Av Growth/yr: 1-2ft

Hedges: 3ft upwards

Max height: 80ft

Trim In: late summer

Windy/Exposed	Chalky Soil	Dense Shade	Wet Sites
Native Plant	Trophy

The deep veining and serrated edges on the mid green leaves make this distinguishable from the very similar Green Beech. Will tolerate wet soils and trimming the hedge in late summer assits in the brown leaves being retained in winter.

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Drought Resistant	Trophy

This is a large growing variety of conifer with with a narrow columanr head. The flattish sprays of foliage are dark green and produce long yellow cones about 1 inch length.

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Full Sun	Evergreen	Trophy

Easily recognisable as a spectacular architectural tree often seen in Mediterranean countries,this evergreen specimen tree stands out as a lofty landmark where there is well drained soil,a sheltered site but with full sun.

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