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Prunus spinosa\u00a0<\/em><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
\u00a9 Arterra\/Universal Images Group via Getty Images<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\nAlso known as blackthorn or sloe<\/a>, its prickly stems make an excellent stock-proof barrier for any hedgerow. Five-petalled white flowers in spring are followed by blue-black fruits in autumn. Use three plants per metre for a single row, or five per metre for staggered double hedgerow. 3.5m. RHS H7\u2020.<\/p>\n
Pyrus communis<\/em><\/h2>\n
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The wild pear flowers heavily in April, has glossy green leaves in summer, orange and gold foliage in autumn and produces tiny, but sweet pears that are perfect for jam. It also truly doesn\u2019t mind being clipped into a hedgerow. Three plants per metre, 33cm apart. 9m. RHS H6, usda 4a-8b.<\/p>\n
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Corylus avellana<\/em><\/h2>\n
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The hazelnut is a cheap and effective way to bulk out a hedgerow. It\u2019s extremely fast growing, and also very tolerant of a wide range of soils and shade tolerant. Two to three per metre for a single row, five per metre for staggered, double hedgerows, 40cm apart. 3-6m. RHS H6, usda 4a-8b.<\/p>\n
Hippophae rhamnoides<\/em><\/h2>\n $\"""\"$ <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>
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A prickly shrub with narrow, silver-green leaves that are tolerant of wind and salt spray. Its orange berries are delicious but very tart. Only females produce berries and tend to fruit only after six years for your hedgerow. Three plants per metre, 33cm apart, 3.5m. RHS H7, usda 3a-8b.<\/p>\n
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Prunus insititia<\/em><\/h2>\n
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This wild plum or damson has sharp spurs and a dense habit that means it can be grown as a large hedgerow subject or as a standalone tree. The sweetest fruit comes from a sunny position. Three plants per metre, 33cm apart. 3-4m. RHS H6.<\/p>\n
Rosa canina<\/em><\/h2>\n
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The dog rose makes a wonderful informal hedgerow. Let it romantically wind its way through the hedge and pick the hips for vitamin C-rich syrups or a pretty embellishment on an autumn wreath<\/a>. Five plants per metre, 33cm apart. Rosa rugosa<\/em> is another good choice, and is suitable for a windy or seaside location<\/a>. 1.5m. RHS H7.<\/p>\n
Sambucus nigra<\/em><\/h2>\n
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Common elder, is a wild thing and doesn\u2019t like to be clipped, so best as an informal hedgerow or at the end of a mixed hedge where it can grow taller. Two to three per metre, 33-50cm apart. 2.5-6m. USDA 5a-8b.<\/p>\n
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Quinces are truly the fruit of the gods with a divine scent to match their flavour. The large, pear-like, yellow fruits need cooking but they make an excellent jelly. The quince tree, must be grown as a tree within the hedgerow in a sheltered position. 2-4.5m. RHS H5, usda 5a-8b.<\/p>\n
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Blackberry or bramble can be used as a single-species hedgerow in a double row, with five plants per metre, 33cm between plants and 40cm between rows, or in a mixed hedgerow with one plant every 5m or so. 1.5m. RHS H6, usda 5a-8b.<\/p>\n
Malus sylvestris<\/em><\/h2>\n
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Our native crab apple forms a dense, bushy tree that happily conforms to a hedgerow. In spring it offers pink-white flowers, then in autumn hard, tart fruits that make a delicious jelly and are good for adding pectin to jams. Three plants per metre, 33cm apart. 5-10m. RHS H6.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Ashridge Nurseries, Grove Cross Barn, Castle Cary, Somerset BA7 7NJ.\u00a0Tel 01963 359444, ashridgetrees.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2022 Ashwood Nurseries, Ashwood Lower Lane, Kingswinford, West Midlands DY6 0AE. Tel 01384 401996, ashwoodnurseries.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2022 Barcham Trees, Eye Hill Drove, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 5XF. Tel 01353 720950,\u00a0 barcham.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2022 Buckingham Nurseries and Garden Centre, Twingewick Road, Buckingham, MK18 4AE.\u00a0Tel 01280 815491,\u00a0 hedging.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2022 Burncoose Nurseries, Gwennap, Redruth,\u00a0Cornwall TR16 6BJ. Tel 01209 860316, burncoose.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2022 Hedges Direct, tel 01257 494009, hedgesdirect.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2022 Chew Valley Trees, Winford Road, Chew\u00a0Magna, Bristol BS40 8HJ. Tel 01275 333752,\u00a0 chewvalleytrees.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n
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\u2022 Peter Beales Roses, London Road, Attleborough, Norwich, Norfolk NR17 1AY.\u00a0Tel 01953 454707, classicroses.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n
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