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TreesAcer campestre
Field Maple
The field maple is a native, medium-sized tree with a rounded, dense crown and five-lobed leaves that turn a stunning golden-yellow in autumn. The tree is exceptionally wind-resistant and tolerates pruning superbly, making it widely used as a hedging tree. A valuable tree for birds and insects.
ShrubsBuxus sempervirens
Boxwood
Boxwood is an evergreen shrub with small, glossy dark green leaves that is ideal for topiary and hedging. The plant grows slowly and can live for hundreds of years. Small green-yellow flowers appear in April and May, attracting early bees.
TreesCarpinus betulus
European Hornbeam
The European hornbeam is a versatile native tree that excels both as a free-standing specimen and in hedge form. The ribbed, serrated leaves turn golden-yellow in autumn and — like beech — remain on the hedge throughout winter. The tree has a characteristically muscular trunk pattern.
TreesFagus sylvatica
European Beech
The European beech is a majestic deciduous tree and one of Europe's most iconic species. Its smooth, grey bark and glossy green leaves that turn bronze in autumn are unmistakable. As a hedge, beech retains its brown foliage throughout winter, providing a dense windbreak.
ShrubsLigustrum vulgare
Common Privet
Common Privet is a versatile, semi-evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves and fragrant white flower panicles in June and July. The black autumn berries are a food source for birds. Excellent as a hedging plant thanks to its fast growth and good tolerance of pruning.
ShrubsPrunus laurocerasus
Cherry Laurel
Cherry Laurel is a popular, evergreen shrub with large, glossy dark green leaves. It bears white flower racemes in April and May, followed by black berries loved by birds. Widely used as a hedging plant thanks to its fast growth and dense, year-round screen.
TreesTaxus baccata
English Yew
English Yew is an evergreen conifer used both as a freestanding tree and as a formal hedge. Its dark green needles are densely packed and form an impenetrable screen. Female trees bear striking red berries in autumn. All parts except the berry flesh are poisonous.