Native hedgerow mixes are suitable for all soil types in full sun and partial shade, they are well suited to exposed and windy planting sites where these tough native plants will establish fast and thrive.
Our privacy native hedgerow mix is made up from the following carefully selected plants:
25% Quickthorn (Hawthorn, May) – Crataegus Monogyna
25% Green Beech – Fagus Sylvatica
25% Hornbeam – Carpinus Betulus
25% selected from the following plants
Blackthorn (Sloe) – Prunus Spinosa, Bird Cherry – Prunus padus, Hazel – Corylus avellana, Common Dogwood – Cornus Sanguinea, Guelder Rose – Viburnum Opulus, Spindle – Euonymus Europaeus, Dog Rose – Rosa Canina.
How many plants do i need?
Single Row
When planting a new Privacy Mix native hedge, we recommend using 3 plants per metre for a single row hedge. Plant them each 13inches/33cm apart.
Double Row
For a thicker double row hedge use 5 plants per metre placing them 40cm apart in each row with 40cm between the 2 rows.
Extra Thick
For an extra thick and dense hedge that may be achieved more quickly, use 7 plants per metre in a double row placing them 11inches/28cm apart in each row, with 40cm between the 2 rows.
Privacy native hedgerow mix plants are supplied when dormant from November until April, alternatively you might like to consider our potted plants that may be planted at any time of year. All our hedgerow mixes are sold in multiples of 25 plants.
If you have any questions about our Privacy Mix native hedge mixture or any other plants in our range please call our sales team on 01580 765600.
