What Are the Different Types of Evergreen Hedging?

• Box Hedging (Buxus): This compact shrub is ideal for formal gardens, offering dense, small-leaved foliage that can be easily shaped.
• Laurel Hedging (Prunus laurocerasus): Known for its large, glossy leaves, laurel hedging creates a thick, lush screen.
• Euonymus: Varieties like Emerald and Gold bring bright, variegated foliage that adds year-round colour.
• Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica): This hedging plant features smaller, darker leaves and a more refined appearance than common laurel.
• Ilex Crenata (Japanese Holly): Resembling boxwood, it offers small, dark green leaves and is ideal for formal hedges.
• Griselinia Littoralis: Known for its apple-green leaves, this fast-growing shrub is perfect for coastal gardens.
• Yew Hedging (Taxus baccata): A classic choice for elegant, formal hedges with dark green needles.
• Bamboo Fargesia: A clump-forming, non-invasive bamboo that provides a soft, graceful screen.
• Phyllostachys Bamboo: A taller variety that adds height and a striking vertical element to your garden.
• Thuja: This conifer offers dense, aromatic foliage and is ideal for privacy screens.

Growth

Evergreen hedging plants vary in growth rates and heights, from slow-growing box hedging to fast-growing laurel and Griselinia. Bamboo varieties can quickly add height, making them ideal for tall screens, while yew provides a more controlled, steady growth.

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Caring Tips

• Watering: Evergreen hedging generally requires consistent watering, especially during establishment and dry periods.
• Pruning: Regular pruning helps maintain shape and encourages dense growth. For formal hedges, trim twice a year, while more informal hedges can be pruned annually.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to promote healthy growth and vibrant foliage.