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Farm Hedging
Farm hedging has many benefits, such as creating decorative windbreaks and boundaries, stock-proofing, encouraging wildlife, and maintaining the British countryside.
Our native farm hedging mix is also an excellent choice for paddocks, fields and gardens. The plants are not poisonous to livestock and RSPB has said that British hedging offers support for up to 80% of our woodland birds.
Species
Classic farm hedging is often a broad mix of small native trees (or large shrubs), predominantly hawthorn, with the rest split evenly between around five other hedging varieties.
Here are some of the key species:
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Hawthorn is the most widespread native hedging species in the UK, with its creamy white flowers in spring, followed by berries in autumn adding seasonal interest to your land. The hawthorn is a fast-growing, dense, thorny hedge, perfect for keeping stock in and intruders out.
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Dog Rose, Field Maple, Green Beech, Hazel and Hornbeam benefit the land by attracting birds and insects for pollination. Beech and hornbeam hold onto their leaves, creating a fantastic year-round windbreak, and beech will grow on drier ground, such as banks.
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Rosehips, hazelnuts, and slow berries can all add to the farm's yield.
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Blackthorn is also fantastic for stock-proofing your hedges.
Farm Hedging / Stewardship Hedging Mix
Packs of 250 plants - 40-60cm Bare Root Whips
Available Packs | Hedge Length | Pack Price |
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6000 plants | 1000m | £5,040 inc. VAT |
4500 plants | 750m | £4,050 inc. VAT |
3000 plants | 500m | £2,700 inc. VAT |
1500 plants | 250m | £1,440 inc. VAT |
600 plants | 100m | £612 inc. VAT |
Plant Mix:
60% hawthorn, the remainder made up of at least 4 other species from the following:
Blackthorn, Field Maple, Crab Apple, Guelder Rose, Hazel, Dogwood, Dog Rose, Wayfaring Tree
5 plants per metre recommended
Approved for Countryside Stewardship scheme
Suitable for livestock areas
Provide great wildlife habitat
RSPB say they support 80% of our woodland birds
Bamboo Canes & Spirals
Product | 250-500 | 500+ |
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£0.99 | £1.08 | Bio Spirals (60cm) |
£0.28 | £0.30 | Clear Spiral Guards (60cm) |
£0.22 | £0.25 | Bamboo Canes (90cm) |
For custom quotes or to place and order please get in touch by calling us on 01404 812229 or email us at contact@bowhayestrees.co.uk
