Leylandii Root Ball Hedging Pre-Orders Now Open

Fast-Growing Evergreen Screening – Available October to March

Leylandii (× Cuprocyparis leylandii) is Britain's fastest-growing evergreen hedging plant, making it the ideal choice when you need privacy, shelter and screening in the shortest possible time. With its soft green foliage and vigorous growth, Leylandii quickly forms a dense hedge that provides year-round cover.

Our root ball Leylandii is field-grown for several years before being carefully lifted during the dormant season with an intact ball of soil surrounding the roots. This allows you to purchase mature, well-established plants at a significantly lower cost than equivalent container-grown specimens.

Available exclusively between October and March, root ball Leylandii is one of the most economical ways to create an instant evergreen screen.

Why Pre-Order Your Leylandii Hedging?

Our Leylandii is lifted fresh from the field each autumn, with the highest quality plants available from the first lifting of the season.

By pre-ordering now, you'll benefit from:

• ✔ Priority access to freshly lifted field-grown plants
• ✔ The widest choice of sizes
• ✔ Guaranteed availability before peak planting season
• ✔ Exclusive pre-order offers before lifting begins

Larger grades are produced in limited numbers and are often reserved early.

Why Choose Root Ball Leylandii?

Field-grown Leylandii develops naturally over several years, producing a strong fibrous root system and dense branching before lifting.

Root ball plants offer exceptional value, allowing you to establish an instant hedge with mature plants at a fraction of the cost of large container-grown specimens.

Benefits include:

• Larger plants for less money
• Freshly lifted field-grown stock
• Strong, well-developed root systems
• Excellent establishment when planted correctly
• Immediate privacy and screening
• Outstanding value for larger hedging projects

With the correct planting and aftercare, Leylandii establishes quickly and produces rapid, healthy growth.

Why Choose Leylandii Hedging?

Leylandii remains one of the UK's most popular hedging plants because of its speed, reliability and excellent screening ability.

It offers:

• One of the fastest growth rates of any evergreen hedge
• Dense year-round foliage
• Excellent privacy and wind protection
• Soft, attractive green foliage
• Hardy and easy to grow
• Suitable for large gardens and boundaries
• Excellent noise reduction
• Reliable performance across most parts of the UK

When trimmed regularly, Leylandii forms a dense, manageable hedge that provides excellent privacy for many years.

Planting Root Ball Leylandii

Root ball Leylandii should be planted as soon as possible after delivery.

1. Prepare the Ground

Dig a planting trench or individual holes wider than each rootball and loosen the surrounding soil to encourage strong root development.

2. Position the Plant

Place each rootball so the top sits level with the surrounding soil surface. Avoid planting too deeply, as this can reduce successful establishment.

3. Leave the Hessian On

Do not remove the hessian or wire basket. These materials are designed to keep the rootball intact during planting and naturally break down over time, allowing roots to grow through.

4. Backfill

Backfill with the excavated soil, firm gently around the rootball and water thoroughly.

Soil and Position

Leylandii is extremely adaptable and performs well in a wide range of garden conditions.

Suitable for:

• Clay
• Loam
• Chalk
• Sandy soils
• Most well-drained garden soils

It thrives in:

• Full sun
• Partial shade
• Sheltered gardens
• Exposed locations

Avoid permanently waterlogged ground.

Aftercare

Good aftercare during the first growing season is essential for successful establishment.

We recommend:

• Water thoroughly immediately after planting.
• Continue deep watering throughout the first spring and summer, particularly during dry weather.
• Water slowly so moisture reaches the full depth of the rootball.
• Apply mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
• Keep grass and weeds clear around each plant.
• Stake taller specimens if required to prevent wind rock.

Although Leylandii is fast growing, newly planted rootballs rely entirely on you for water during their first growing season. Consistent deep watering is the key to successful establishment.

Pruning Leylandii Hedging

Regular trimming is the secret to maintaining a healthy Leylandii hedge.

For best results:

• Trim once or twice each year during the growing season.
• Begin trimming while the hedge is still young to encourage dense growth from the base.
• Avoid cutting back into old brown wood, as Leylandii will not reliably regenerate from it.

Little and often is always better than allowing the hedge to become overgrown.

Leylandii Root Ball Hedging FAQs

When is root ball Leylandii available?

Root ball Leylandii is available between October and March, while the plants remain dormant.

Should I remove the hessian?

No. Leave both the hessian and any wire basket intact. They naturally break down after planting while helping to keep the rootball together during establishment.

Can Leylandii be planted in winter?

Yes. Winter is the ideal planting season, provided the ground isn't frozen or waterlogged.

How much watering will it need?

Water thoroughly immediately after planting and continue deep watering throughout the first growing season. During warm or dry weather, two or three deep soakings each week are much more beneficial than frequent light watering.

Is root ball Leylandii guaranteed?

Root ball plants are freshly lifted from the field and rely on correct planting, suitable soil conditions and good aftercare for successful establishment. Because factors such as weather, soil conditions, planting depth and watering are outside our control, root ball hedging is supplied without guarantee.

Reserve Your Leylandii Root Ball Hedging Today

Leylandii is the ultimate choice when you need fast, reliable evergreen screening. Pre-order now to secure the freshest field-grown stock, enjoy the widest choice of sizes and ensure priority availability when lifting begins in October.

Whether you're creating privacy, reducing noise, sheltering your garden or establishing a mature boundary hedge, our premium root ball Leylandii offers exceptional value, rapid establishment and outstanding year-round performance.