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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Field Wildlife Hedging Mix

Mixed Native Hedging

Field Wildlife Mix is a traditional British mixed hedge that's suitable for most conditions including coastal and windy sites. Often used for field boundary hedging, allowing you to fade your garden into the countryside and provide a suitable habitat for wildlife. Now available to buy in easy 1 metre packs or discount volume packs. Each metre pack contains 5 plants. Simply plant 2 staggered rows mixing the plants to make a wonderful hedge. Each row should be 30cm apart and each plant 40cm apart in each row.

Field Wildlife Mix consisting of:

Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
Field Maple (Acer campestre)
Hazel (Corylus avellana)

Golden Privet Hedge

Golden Privet Hedge, also known as Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Aureum' is an attractive variegated vigorous evergreen / semi evergreen hedge species with white flowers in the summer, green foliage that have gold margins and black berries that are a hit with birds and other wildlife.

Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Aureum' is excellent for screening and formal hedges. During hard winters you may find Golden Privet will lose some of its leaves but shoots right back in spring.

Privet Hedging Plants

Privet Hedging plants offer a dense, vigorous semi evergreen hedge variety that provides seasonal interest, with attractive green or variegated ovate foliage, delicate white flowers and black berries that are a hit with bees, birds and other wildlife.

Privet hedges are a great way to create a formal hedge, adding privacy, beauty and value to your property. Whether you’re just looking for a little more separation from neighbour, a natural barrier for noise reduction, or want to create a stunning landscape feature, our privet hedge plants are an excellent choice.

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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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