Container Hedging

Photinia is a popular evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub, best known for its striking red new growth, which matures into glossy green leaves. Widely used for hedging and screening, it produces clusters of small white flowers in spring, sometimes followed by red berries that attract birds.

Griselinia is a versatile evergreen shrub or small tree, prized for its glossy, leathery leaves. It is particularly valued for its resilience to salty winds, making it ideal for seaside gardens or areas with challenging growing conditions. With its dense, upright growth habit, it makes an excellent choice for hedging, screening, and windbreaks. 

A dense, evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its glossy, dark green leaves and elegant, bushy growth. Commonly used for hedging and screening, it provides year-round privacy and structure in gardens. Hardy and adaptable, Portuguese laurel is resistant to drought and pollution, making it an excellent choice for urban and coastal environments.

Beech looks majestic with smooth, silvery bark and rich green foliage. Unlike many deciduous trees, beech hedges retain their leaves through the winter, holding onto their coppery foliage until new growth in spring finally pushes the old leaves away. This trait provides year-round interest and is a key reason why beech is favoured for hedging.

Cherry Laurel is a versatile evergreen shrub widely used for hedging purposes. With its lustrous dark green foliage, it offers year-round privacy and a dense screen. Cherry Laurel is known for its robust nature, it requires minimal maintenance and is resistant to most pests and diseases.

The UK's only native maple! A seasonal show with dark green and shiny lobed leaves, that turn to a rich yellow and orange colours in autumn. Field maple is a favourite for hedging due to its compact growth habit, fast-growing nature, and adaptability to various soil types. It can be easily maintained at a desired height, typically between 1 and 5 meters, making it ideal for creating dense, manageable hedges. Additionally, its ability to tolerate pollution makes it particularly suited for urban environments.

Holly is a well-loved evergreen shrub or small tree, admired for its glossy, spiky green leaves and vibrant red berries in winter. Often used for hedging, screening, and festive decorations, its berries persist deep into winter, offering a crucial food source for birds and other wildlife when food is scarce

An exceptional choice for hedging due to it's dense evergreen foliage which can be grown into towering walls of dense leaves. Yew is excellent for wind protection and noise prevention year round. This species is highly tolerant to pruning, even hard pruning into old wood and can regenerate from significant cuts.