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Newly planted Golden Hedge and Violet Hedge side by side
Early stages of a Golden Hedge and Violet Hedge side by side
A Willow Golden Hedge showing off the golden stems of Salix Vitellina.
A Golden Hedge pruned to be low and wide.
Lush summer growth on a Chinese Hedge
A Triple-Row Windbreak freshly planted.
The same Triple-Row Windbreak Hedge a few months after planting.
A Double-Row Windbreak Hedge in its 3rd Year.
A Double-Row Windbreak Hedge protecting the blossom.
A Double-Row Windbreak Hedge sheltering a young orchard.
...note the early leafing of the Willow, before other trees.
...note the early leafing of the Willow, before other trees.
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Type 1: Windbreak Hedge
Windbreak Hedges are made using the willow variety ‘Salix Viminalis’ which is the toughest and fastest growing willow variety available, typically growing up to 10′ in the first year, and as such, make excellent Windbreaks or Quick Screens.
They are ideal for providing shelter even in the most exposed sites such as high altitude and coastal areas where they can reduce wind speeds by as much as 60% even in the winter!
They will even grow in the Shetland Isles ! ...More
They are ideal for providing shelter even in the most exposed sites such as high altitude and coastal areas where they can reduce wind speeds by as much as 60% even in the winter!
They will even grow in the Shetland Isles ! ...More
Type 2: Chinese Willow Hedge
The Chinese Willow Hedge has an abundance of large catkins in the spring which make this appealing for flower arrangers and pollinating insects alike.
Long narrow leaves maintain their fresh spring like appearance all through the growing season turning pale yellow in the autumn.
In Winter, the stems have vivid colours of lime green turning to deep orange at the tips, complemented by intense red buds along the whole stem.
It is simply one of the most attractive variety of willows available.
They are quick and easy to plant (no digging) and usually reach 8ft or more in the first season. ...More
Long narrow leaves maintain their fresh spring like appearance all through the growing season turning pale yellow in the autumn.
In Winter, the stems have vivid colours of lime green turning to deep orange at the tips, complemented by intense red buds along the whole stem.
It is simply one of the most attractive variety of willows available.
They are quick and easy to plant (no digging) and usually reach 8ft or more in the first season. ...More
Type 3: Flanders Red Hedge
The Flanders Red Hedge :
The young stems are green at the base, turning to a rich burgundy colour at the tips, providing welcome winter colour.
Flanders Red is also, justifiably, highly valued and sought-after by basket makers, for its deep rich colouring, even when dried.
They are quick and easy to plant (no digging) and usually reach 6ft or more in the first season.
They will respond well ...More
The young stems are green at the base, turning to a rich burgundy colour at the tips, providing welcome winter colour.
Flanders Red is also, justifiably, highly valued and sought-after by basket makers, for its deep rich colouring, even when dried.
They are quick and easy to plant (no digging) and usually reach 6ft or more in the first season.
They will respond well ...More
Type 4: Golden Hedge
The Golden Hedge is guaranteed to brighten up any garden in the bleak winter months. Planted with Vitellina willow which has bright yellow winter stems with orange tips, it adds welcome colour to those interminable grey winter days.
Long and broad serrated leaves also provide a lush green backdrop in the summer months.
They are quick and easy to plant (no digging) and usually reach 6ft or more in the first season....More
Long and broad serrated leaves also provide a lush green backdrop in the summer months.
They are quick and easy to plant (no digging) and usually reach 6ft or more in the first season....More
Type 5: Chocolate Hedge
The Chocolate Hedge: while not exactly a chocolate tree – more’s the pity – the smooth chocolate brown stems and early catkins make this an attractive hedging variety.
The colouration of the variety Sarda also makes it a popular variety for basketry.
They are quick and easy to plant (no digging) and usually reach 6ft or more in the first season....More
The colouration of the variety Sarda also makes it a popular variety for basketry.
They are quick and easy to plant (no digging) and usually reach 6ft or more in the first season....More
Type 6: Poacher's Hedge
The Poacher’s Hedge ( or Gamekeeper’s Hedge, depending on your allegiance! )
The variety Pheasant Brown – as the name suggests – has stems with a similar colouration to that of the feathers of a pheasant.
It is quick and easy to plant (no digging) and usually reaches 6ft or more in the first season. It also has a tendency for ‘side branching’ which makes it particularly good for producing dense hedges. Catkins add to its decorative value.
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The variety Pheasant Brown – as the name suggests – has stems with a similar colouration to that of the feathers of a pheasant.
It is quick and easy to plant (no digging) and usually reaches 6ft or more in the first season. It also has a tendency for ‘side branching’ which makes it particularly good for producing dense hedges. Catkins add to its decorative value.
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Type 7: The Elegant Hedge
The Elegant Hedge is exactly what it says on the tin…
The variety Salix purpurea “Elegantissima” is very aptly named…
(alternatively named “Eugenii” from the Greek, meaning well born or high status)
and has an upright, slender and elegant growth habit.
An abundance of early catkins start off the season in late winter/early spring, followed by long slender glaucus leaves (ie blue/green in colour, similar to the leaves of many succulent plants).
The leaves also turn yellow in November making an attractive Autumnal display.
In winter the upper stems are an appealing smooth pale green.
It makes a striking hedge and being slender, it is ideal for narrow town gardens or where horizontal space is limited.
They are quick and easy to plant (no digging) and usually reach 8ft or more in the first season. ...More
The variety Salix purpurea “Elegantissima” is very aptly named…
(alternatively named “Eugenii” from the Greek, meaning well born or high status)
and has an upright, slender and elegant growth habit.
An abundance of early catkins start off the season in late winter/early spring, followed by long slender glaucus leaves (ie blue/green in colour, similar to the leaves of many succulent plants).
The leaves also turn yellow in November making an attractive Autumnal display.
In winter the upper stems are an appealing smooth pale green.
It makes a striking hedge and being slender, it is ideal for narrow town gardens or where horizontal space is limited.
They are quick and easy to plant (no digging) and usually reach 8ft or more in the first season. ...More
Willow Hedges FAQs
No Digging required!! … more To weed or not to weed?…The single most important factor for good establishment and fast growth of your willow hedge is good weed control in the first season … more How many rows should I plant?…The thickness of your willow hedge is determined by the number of rows you plant and how light or hard you trim the hedge … more What is in a Willow Hedge kit?…
3ft long cuttings of the variety you choose, to be planted at 25cm spacings ie. 4 cuttings per m of each row. Metal Planting Bar. Full step by step planting and maintenance instructions. (Weed mat and pegs if you order the optional Weed Kit.)
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