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Our native farm hedging mix meets the criteria for the BN11 Hedging for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier, Higher Tier and Capital Grants. Available to order in larger quantities only. Plants are 40-60cm. Planting density at 6/m.

 

Description 

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 an excellent choice for paddocks, fields and gardens. The plants are not poisonous to livestock. The RSPB states that British hedging offers support for up to 80% of our woodland birds.

 

What's included?

60% hawthorn, with the remainder made up of at least 4 other species from the following: Blackthorn, Hazel, Field Maple, Dogwood, Crab Apple, Guelder Rose, Dog Rose, and Wayfaring Tree.

 

• Suitable for BN11 Countryside Stewardship scheme for Mid Tier, Higher Tier and Capital Grants.

• Suitable for livestock areas

• Provide great wildlife habitat

• RSPB say they support 80% of our woodland birds

 

Size 
Growth Rate: Average 20-40cm a year 
Final height: 4-5 m

 

Planting
Based on a planting density of 6 plants per metre planted in a double staggered row to give a good hedge. To give you an indication of the number of plants required:


100m Hedge: 600 Plants
250m Hedge: 1500 Plants

500m Hedge: 3000 Plants

750m Hedge: 4500 Plants

1000m Hedge: 6000 Plants

2500m Hedge: 15000 Plants

 

Alternatively, use our hedge calculator here.

 

Plant Protection
It is advisable to protect the young plants from horses whilst they are getting established. In addition, if there are lots of rabbits in the area, it might be worth considering protecting your plants with spiral guards. See here for more plant protection option.

Countryside Stewardship Hedge Pack

PriceFrom £600.00
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