Bare Root Hedging Plants

How to choose the best bare root hedge plants

Add another layer of interest to your hedge by choosing something with a coloured foliage such as golden privet, golden elderberry or copper beech. When it’s time to plant, give your bare root hedging the best start by incorporating plenty of organic matter or compost into the planting hole along with mycorrhizal fungi. See our Frequently Asked Questions below for more tips.

Which bare root hedging plants are best for wildlife?

Plants that are good for wildlife include those with berries, such as Viburnum opulus, spindle, elderberry and hawthorn. Hedging plants that flower, such as Ramanas rose, crab apple, blackthorn, cherry plum and Cornelian Cherry are especially loved by pollinators.

Which bare root hedging plants can be grown in shade?

Viburnum opulus and English yew will both tolerate a shady spot.

Which bare root hedges are best for winter interest?

The common dogwood has vibrant stems that make a real impact over winter. You could also try the Cornelian Cherry which has interesting bark and produces delicate clusters of bright yellow flowers in late winter.