Our Blackthorn based mix for bare root native hedging is primarily Blackthorn which is ideal for heavy soils or coastal/windy position with a smaller % each of Field Maple, Hazel. Bird Chery and Dog Rose plus Hawthorn (the opposite to the main component). These species have been selected to provide a long period of interest for humans (in flower, berries, leaf shape and colour) as well as varying wildlife foods and shelter.
*Different % mixes can apply to different root size packs due to specific availabilities in those sizes. Where certain species are unavailable in a particular bare root size, they wiill be substituted with extra bare roots from the remaining available species.
Native hedging is a popular and economical hedging choice often used for field/farming borders and brings a touch of the British countryside to your garden.
For more information on the species included in these packs, click on the individual species links below.
Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.
Pot Grown
Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.
Root Ball
Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.
Instant Hedging
Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hegding troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.