{"title":"Conifer Hedging","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"category-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConifer hedging for evergreen privacy and structure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConifer hedging\u003c\/strong\u003e is a popular choice for creating dense, evergreen boundaries that provide year-round privacy and shelter. This collection allows you to compare the main conifer hedge types before choosing the most suitable option for your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose conifer hedging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen coverage for all-season screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense growth ideal for privacy and wind protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for a wide range of garden sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in fast-growing and slower-growing options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePopular types of conifer hedging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent conifer hedges suit different priorities. The most commonly used options include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/leylandii-hedging\"\u003eLeylandii\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – very fast growing, ideal for rapid privacy and screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/thuja-hedging\"\u003eThuja\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – dense, uniform growth with a softer, more refined appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/yew-hedging\"\u003eYew\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – slower growing, highly controlled and long-lived\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall can conifer hedging grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConifer hedges can be maintained at a range of heights depending on species and pruning:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150–200cm\u003c\/strong\u003e – boundary hedging and screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200cm+\u003c\/strong\u003e – high privacy and wind protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome conifers do not regenerate from old wood, so correct spacing and early trimming are important when establishing a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right conifer hedge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis page is designed to help you compare conifer hedging options before selecting a specific plant type. Once you’ve chosen the right species, browse the relevant collection to select sizes and quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor non-conifer options or a broader overview, visit our main \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging\"\u003eHedging Plants\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why choose conifer hedging?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"- Evergreen coverage for all-season screening - Dense growth ideal for privacy and wind protection - Suitable for a wide range of garden sizes - Available in fast-growing and slower-growing options\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How tall can conifer hedging grow?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Conifer hedges can be maintained at a range of heights depending on species and pruning: - 150–200cm – boundary hedging and screening - 200cm+ – high privacy and wind protection Maintenance note Some conifers do not regenerate from old wood, so correct spacing and early trimming are important when establishing a hedge.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thuja-occidentalis-emerald-root-ball-180-200cm-dug-fresh-to-order","title":"Thuja Occidentalis Emerald Root Ball 180\/200cm Delivery from October","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThuja occidentalis ‘Emerald’ – Root Ball 180–200cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Lush, Elegant Evergreen for Tall, Formal Hedges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThuja occidentalis ‘Emerald’, also known as \u003cstrong\u003eSmaragd\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a slow-to-moderate growing conifer celebrated for its dense, rich emerald-green foliage and tight, narrow form. 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