Is your next project without any natural defence and exposed to the elements such as strong winds? we have put together a list of hedging varieties that are suitable for an exposed site below
Acer campestre
Position: Full sun - partial shade
Height: Up to 4M
Soil: any soil (except water-logged sites)
A deciduous resilient species that filters the wind more than evergreen varieties, creating a more sheltered spot it is a great hedging variety for an exposed site.
Available in bare-root sizes 60-80cm and seedling 30-40cm. Also available in 2L, 3L, 5L & 10L.
Crataegus monogyna
A popular native hedging plant is known for its large thorns, which can be seen after its green leaves fall in Autumn. It is also known for its white scented flowers, which can be seen in Spring.
A hardy species suited to the cold and windy conditions of an inland exposed site, even in windy areas it will grow up to 3m tall.
Position: Full sun - partial shade
Height: Up to 3M in an exposed location
Soil: any soil (except water-logged sites)
Available in bare-root sizes from 40-60cm up to 200cm tall and in container pots after the bare root season.
Cupressus Leylandii
Is one of the fastest evergreen hedging varieties that can grow up to 3ft per year with its eventual height reaching up to 12m. Great as a windbreak, general barrier and for noise reduction. A hardy plant that is well suited to a cold exposed site. Perform regular maintenance to help form a dense hedge.
Position: Full sun - partial shade
Height: Up to 12 metres
Soil: well-drained soil
Available in 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L + pot sizes
Cotoneaster Franchetii
Is a hardy variety suited to an exposed inland sites and coastal sites with sage green leaves with a white underside and pink flowers in early summer with deep orange berries in autumn.
Position: Full sun - partial shade
Height: Up to 3 metres
Soil: Any except water-logged
Available in 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L + pot sizes
Taxus Baccata
A dark green evergreen hedging variety with needle-like leaves, ideal for an exposed site as it filters down the wind. This variety is commonly known as 'Yew'. It is a popular variety often used in stately homes grounds and private gardens. This hedging variety is easy to trim and can be used to create shapes for a statement feature or simply cut to create a clean line.
Red berries are seen come Autumn, which are loved by birds but harmful to humans, pets and livestock if eaten. This slow-growing variety prefers fertile, well-drained soil.
Available in 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L + pot sizes and as a rootball from November - March
Flowers: April
Position: Full sun - partial shade
Height: Up to 20 metres
Soil: well-drained, fertile soil
Grisellina littoralis
A great hedging plant for a seaside retreat with large glossy, apple green ovate leaves. Grow in moist well-drained soil in a sheltered sunny spot for best results.
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Available in 2L, 3L, 5L, 10L + pot sizes
Posted 22nd Nov 4:38pm
