Box Hedge Alternatives

Box hedges have been a common feature in UK gardens for centuries. However in recent years, we’ve seen an increase in the pests and diseases that can decimate box hedging in as little as a few days.

Our alternative hedging species have all of the qualities that make buxus hedges so special. They are small leaved, evergreen plants that are happy to be trimmed and shaped 2 or 3 times a year.

If your garden is threatened by box blight or box caterpillar, take a look at these alternatives to box hedging, UK grown and available all year round.

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Common Privet Hedge

Common Privet hedge, also known as Ligustrum ovalifolium is a dense, vigorous evergreen / semi evergreen hedging species. Featuring delicate white flowers in the summer and dark green ovate foliage, this dense hedge has black berries that are a hit with birds and other wildlife.

Due to its pollution tolerance, Ligustrum ovalifolium is excellent for high traffic areas and urban planting and makes an excellent privacy and formal hedge. During hard winters you may find Common Privet will lose some of its leaves but shoots right back in Spring.

Small Hedge Plants

For low maintenance hedges that need to stay neat with minimal effort, take a look at our small hedge plants, known for their slow growth rates, they are the ideal choice if your looking for low hedging. All of these plants are undemanding and need very little trimming and maintenance to keep them looking great and performing well.

Ideal for small gardens, low maintenance gardens and trough planters, slow growing hedges can fit into formal or informal garden designs. Either way, they provide all year round interest, support wildlife and help the environment just as well as other faster growing varietes of hedge.

Hedging Spiral Guards

Rabbit Protection

Our Hedging Spiral Guards help protect your hedge from damage by rabbits. The 60cm - 24" guards are made from recycled plastic to reduce their environmental footprint. To ensure the guard fits correctly, a bamboo cane is required. Spiral Guards have the ability to expand with trees as they mature without the risk of strangulation or having to remove them from trees.

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Hedging Plants Direct

Long Road West, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6ER, United Kingdom

Hedging Plants Direct specialises in offering a comprehensive selection of hedging plants online to cater to retail, commercial, and trade customers all across the UK. Our range includes various options like bare root hedges, tall pot-grown plants, root ball plants, and instant hedges. You can purchase hedges at different stages of growth, from small plants to fully established hedges, featuring a variety of options such as Laurel Hedge Plants, Privet Hedging, Hawthorn Hedges, Hornbeam Hedging, and more. We also have an extensive assortment of UK native hedge plants available, including our popular native hedge blends. Our commitment extends to providing valuable advice to help you make informed purchases and select the perfect hedge plants for your specific needs.

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