Hedging suitable for colder areas in the North West
UK winters are becoming more varied with snow, rain and wind becoming more extreme so it’s more important than ever to choose the correct plants to survive. Below are a list of plants which will suffice. If you are struggling to find what you want, or there are not prices for a particular variety then get in touch with us on 01942 604976 or email us at hello@landscapingemporium.co.uk and we will endeavour to source them for you.
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If you are struggling to work out what will grow, look around the immediate area where the hedge is to be planted and see what other trees and plants are growing. Native trees and shrubs tend to be best adapted for the area that you want to plant.
It would also be useful to think about wind tolerance and hedging which may provide winter interest or colour in winter. -
Frost damage.
Wind damage.
Frozen Roots.
Waterlogging of roots.
Not enough water.
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Trim them.
Apply a mulch around the base of the plants.
If it is going to be particularly cold, you can fleece over your hedge during the cold nights.
Water the hedge!
Don’t use fertiliser in winter months.
Hedging for colder locations supplied and planted in the North West
Evergreen hedging for colder areas
Cherry Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus )
Portuguese Laurel (Prunus lusitanica)
English Holly (Ilex aquifolium)
Yew (Taxus baccata)
Deciduous hedging for colder areas
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)
Hedges that are deciduous that keep their leaves in Winter
Also to consider…
Fagus sylvatica (Green Beech)
Fagus sylvatica purpurea (Copper or Purple Beech)