The bareroot whips supplied are 2-year whips and measure between 45cm and 90cm in height.
For a single row of hedging, you will need 4 plants per metre; for a double row of hedging, you will need 6 plants per metre.
Create a safe and biodiverse environment for your beloved horses with our horse-friendly hedging mix. This specially curated blend of native hedging species is designed to provide a secure and attractive perimeter for your horse and pony companions.
These dense and resilient plants create an effective natural barrier keeping your horses safe while giving year-round beauty in the form of colourful foliage, blossoms and berries throughout the changing seasons.
Many of the species are palatable and offer a natural source of forage for your horses.
Our Hedging Mix for Horses requires minimal maintenance; the plants are hardy and will thrive in various soil types and weather conditions.
By planting our Hedging Mix for Horse Paddocks, you’re creating a diverse ecosystem that attracts beneficial insects and wildlife.
If some species become unavailable, they will be swapped out for another appropriate species.
| Height | Various |
| Soil Type | •Loam •Clay •Moist •Neutral •Well-draining •Acidic •Chalky |
| Habitat | •Hedgerow |
| Sunlight | ✔Full sun ✔Partial shade |
| Best Time to Plant | •November •December •January •February •March |
| Flowering Season | •March •April •May •June |
| Fast Establishment | ✔ |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
If some species become unavailable, they will be swapped out for another appropriate species.
| Common Name | % |
| Hawthorn | 67% |
| Field Maple | 10% |
| Dog Rose | 4% |
| Dog Wood | 4% |
| Wild Pear | 4% |
| Sweet Briar Rose | 3% |
| Hornbeam | 4% |
| Hazel | 4% |