Almost any plant, provided it is woody and does not mind a bit of competition and being cut back occasionally can be used in a country hedge. But that does not make it a great native hedging plant. I have, honestly, seen a hedge made entirely from Ash. Interesting idea, but utterly useless.

Here are my top ten native hedging plants:

1. Hawthorn – Crataegus monogyna
2. Blackthorn – Prunus Spinosa
3. Field Maple – Acer campestre
4. Hazel – Corylus avellana
5. Dog Rose – Rosa canina
6. Spindleberry – Euonymus europeaus
7. Guelder Rose – Viburnum opulus
8. Common Alder – Alnus glutinosa
9. Dogwood – Cornus sanguinea
10. Cherry Plum – Prunus cerasifera

All of these hedge plants are available on our site (naturally)

Relax and watch your plants grow!

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