Why Buy Our Hedging Trees?
- All our hedging trees are covered by our FREE TREE WARRANTY
- Grown in Scotland which makes the plants much hardier (used to bad weather)
- FREE DELIVERY (UK Mainland, Not Scottish Highlands)
- Plug plants can be planted all year round
The planting and creation of an attractive native hedge, consisting of a range of purely native hedging tree species has many additional benefits over a hedge consisting of one hedging species. This will create a wide range of colours and fruit types and act as a very effective screen and shelter against the elements. A mixed native hedge is great for habitat creation, especially for birds.
Each pack comes with tree protectors (Easywrap) and enough canes for every tree.
Mixed Hedging Species
We recommend the following mixture (clicking on the different hedging types will take you through to type of hedge, for a full description); 9 Hawthorn, 4 Dog Rose, 4 Hazel, 4 Elder and 4 Crab Apple.
Please specify at checkout if you MUST HAVE this mix as it is subject to seasonal availability and substitutions will occur if one is out of stock unless you specify otherwise.
Mix your own Hedging
We are able to mix any combination of hedging species. For prices and availability, please contact us at info@trees-online.co.uk or call 0800 043 10 57
Please use the Fastest-Growing Hedging League Table at the bottom of this description to compare Blackthorn Hedging against other hedging types.
Benefits of using our plug plant trees
Our Blackthorn hedging trees are sold as plug plants, in other words the roots are encased in compost. This means that planting can be carried out at any time of the year, provided they are watered in periods of drought, compared to bare-root plants which can only be planted during the plants normal dormant period (November to March). All of these trees are UK grown, which is important for successful establishment.
How many Blackthorn hedging trees do I need?
We recommend planting 6 plants per metre, so this pack of 25 trees will cover a distance of 4.1m. This is called a double staggered row hedge and makes a very effective screen. How this works is that first you mark out your where your hedge is going. Use a tape measure and make a mark at every metre spot, spray paint is a good idea. Plant one tree at each metre point. When this is complete, plant an additional two trees in between the first ones. In doing this you have three mixed hedging trees per metre. The second line of the hedge is really a repeat of the first. Make this approximately 25cm (10in) from the first line. With the second hedge line, simply plant a tree at the mid-point between those in the first.
Planting a hedge
First, spray the ground with a non-residual weed killer containing Glyphosate and leave for a minimum of 4 weeks. Remove the top layer of turf and compost if required. If the ground is hard dig it over and remove large roots. Using a mulch mat will keep the weeds down which is a fabric you can buy from most garden centres.
For effective screening and hedging, a double layer is recommended. This is 5-6 plants per metre and is called a double staggered row hedge. How this works is that first you mark out your where your hedge is going. Use a tape measure and make a mark at every metre spot, spray paint is a good idea.
Plant one tree at each metre point. When this is complete, plant an additional two trees in between the first ones. In doing this you have three mixed hedging trees per metre. The second line of the hedge is really a repeat of the first. Make this approximately 25cm (10in) from the first line. With the second hedge line, simply plant a tree at the mid-point between those in the first. Make sure that the tree is planted at the same level or slightly higher than the surrounding ground as you do not want it to rot. So whatever was underground before you planted, make sure it is again and whatever was used to sun bathing and taking in the fresh air, give it back the same environment. The hedges will grow more quickly if there is firm contact between the roots and surrounding dirt. If you can pull them out using just a thumb and forefinger then you have probably not packed them in well enough or are an Olympian just proving a point.
Canes and tree protection are optional if you have a problem with naughty rabbits that don't understand that you have planted something for you and not delivered fast food for them. For the ex-tax inspectors and other perfectionists out there requiring a super straight hedge, use two sticks and a piece of string for marking out.
Next, you can cut back the hedge to ensure that new growth starts lower down. Wherever you cut, that is where new growth will appear. Depending how low down you want this growth dictates where you cut, if at all.
Site Conditions And Evergreen Tree List
Our tree chart details which site conditions suit which trees and also which are evergreen or semi-evergreen.
Feeding Or Fertilizing Hedges
This is a task that can easily be over done. Any nitrogen based fertilizer will do such as 20:20:10 but the longer lasting ones which take 18/24 months are better as they are regulated by the weather and moisture therefore release slowly.
Second line of hedging
We recommend planting the second line of trees 25cm or 10 inches away from the first if using the staggered hedging approach. Consider buying 10% more than you need and plant the spares elsewhere so you have immediate replacements for damaged or diseased trees.
Mixing orders
Some people want to make a small part of their order a different species e.g inserting dog rose every few trees. As we can touch our toes therefore proving we are flexible, we are happy to accommodate.
Please be aware that the urine extractors using the website will have their order refunded. All orders are human approved first and we are paying attention...mostly. Just mention at checkout what you require. For all hedging protection please view the Tree Extra section and if you are looking to plant lots of plug plant or cell grown trees (the 10-40cm-ish) size range then maybe you should consider our tree planting tool. Tree planting rates of over 700 per day achievable.
Hedge Growth Rates
For information on rates of growth please click "Hedge Growth Rates"
Using Bark or wood chip mulch for hedging trees
If you are going to use bark or wood chip as a mulch for hedging trees, please be aware that mice like to use this as a nest/home/holiday retreat/rental property for other mice. They like to eat the bark (especially Beech) and you are provided them a place to stay close to a food source. If you are going to use bark or wood chip as a mulch, periodically check for damage especially below the mulch layer. Alternatively use gravel or plastic sheeting as a method of keeping weeds down or you could try the legal route and serve them with a notice of eviction?
Adding Fragrance And Colour To Your Hedge.
Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) is a very popular addition to any garden due to the strong fragrance, splash of colours and interest it generates from other wildlife. Click the link to find out more.
Multiple Order Discount
Orders over 1000 trees can be discounted by contacting us on 01623 812711
