One of the most common questions that gets asked, is how many plants do I need for my hedge?  

Well, here’s our trusted hedging spacing guide to help you once you’ve measured up! 

Double Stagged Row 

The below varieties we recommend planting in a double staggered row. With a total of 6 plants per metre. See diagram below. 33cm between plants in the same row. 40cm between the 2 rows.  

English hedging grants require 6 plants per metre. Some Welsh grants are 7 plants per metre. 

Eg. BN11 mixes and the following: Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Field Maple, Hazel, other mixed shrubs 

Single Straight Row 

If the plants mentioned above are larger than 150cm tall, we recommend planting them 4 plants per metre in a single straight row. 20cm between plants in the row 

The below varieties we recommend planting 5 plants per metre in a single row.  

Beech, Hornbeam, Privet, Holly 

Evergreen Varieties (Potted & Root balls)

For example, Laurel, Yew, Lusitanica, Red Robin, Leylandii, Privet 

For an eventual height when clipped and maintained once a year, of anything below 2 metres tall. We recommend 3 plants per metre in a single row. 33cm between the plants in the row 

For an eventual height bigger than 2m then we recommend 2 plants per metre. 50cm between plants in the row 

Small border hedging  

To section off a border or area of your garden using any of the following varieties,  Box, Jean Hughes, Ilex Crenata. We recommend planting these at 4 plants per metre in a single row. 25cm between plants in the row