Hedge mixes
Since the second world war, hedgerows have been removed at a much faster rate than they have been planted. This is due in part to making space for larger vehicles and mechanisms often used in modern farming. Hedgerow removal has been identified as a factor in the decline of many plant and animal species which benefit from the habitat and source of food these plants created. To give these creatures a helping hand, we have developed three hedge mixes.
Mammals, insects and birds all love the shrubs in these hedging mixes as they provide food and shelter. A hedge can also create a natural screen to block unattractive views, create a shelter from the wind and even help reduce noise levels.
You can choose from the following hedge packs, with either 15 (3m) or 30 (6m) trees per pack:
Standard hedge mix:
- Pack of 15 - 6 x Hazel, 3 x Dogwood, 3 x Dog Rose, 3 x Crab Apple
- Pack of 30 - 12 x Hazel, 6 x Dogwood, 6 x Dog Rose, 6 x Crab Apple
Traditional hedge mix:
- Pack of 15 - 2 x Field Maple, 10 x Blackthorn, 3 x Dog Rose
- Pack of 30 - 4 x Field Maple, 20 x Blackthorn, 6 x Dog Rose
Horse and livestock-friendly hedge mix:
- Pack of 15 - 1 x Field Maple, 1 x Silver Birch, 11 x Hazel, 1 x Dogwood, 1 x Dog Rose
- Pack of 30 - 3 x Field Maple, 1 x Silver Birch, 21 x Hazel, 3 x Dogwood, 2 x Dog Rose
Estimated full-grown height:
Dogwood: 10m, Dog rose: 1.5m, Silver birch: 15-20m, Blackthorn: 6-7m, Hazel: 10m+, Field Maple: 20m, Hawthorn: 15m and Crab apple: 7-9m.
Purchase size and growth:
Due to current growing conditions some species in this pack may be shorter than we usually expect and fall outside of approximations given.
These trees are cell-grown saplings, ranging from approximately 15cm-60cm in height. Cell grown trees can be planted all year round in most situations as long as they are given the correct care. Please be aware that depending on the time of year you receive your saplings (particularly early spring) they may not look very perky upon arrival, but once they have been planted they should pick up quickly.
UK & Ireland Sourced and Grown (UKISG):
Every sapling we provide is UK and Ireland Sourced and Grown to minimise the risk of importing and spreading tree pests and diseases. Seeds are collected and stored in the UK and Ireland, and they are all coded and batched so that we can track each individual tree.
More information about the trees in this mix is available in our A-Z guide to British trees.
Please note tree protection is not included within these packs. Purchase tree protection separately in our accessories section.
The images in this product listing show the saplings bundled and wrapped. This plastic wrap is made from LDPE (low-density polyethylene) and is 100% recyclable, we encourage users to recycle them when you are ready to plant your trees.
