Berberis darwinii
A deservedly popular early-flowering evergreen shrub with small dark glossy green leaves and clusters of bright orange-red flowers borne in spring.
Berberis thunbergii
Small shrub with a round dense crown bearing small pale yellow flowers in small clusters, appearing in April to May. Shiny red berries and fantastic foliage colours in autumn.
Berberis thunbergii Atropurpurea
Small shrub with a round dense crown bearing small pale yellow flowers in small clusters, appearing in April to May. Shiny red berries and fantastic foliage colours in autumn.
Berberis wilsoniae
This, more unusual, small hedging shrub was introduced from China by Ernest Wilson. It has small light green leaves on thorny stems. A wonderful sight when the autumn foliage blends beautifully with the coral pink of the fruit clusters.
Hawthorn - Crataegus monogyna
Needs little introduction. The backbone to many of our native hedgerows. Also known as May or Whitethorn. Masses of scarlet red berries in autumn which are a good source of vitamin.
Common Holly - Ilex aquifolium
Beautiful and easy to grow, makes an excellent single specimen or grow as a hedge well known prickly foliage and red berries. Plant at least three to ensure berry production.
Ilex aquifolium Bacciflava
A much sought after form with bright golden yellow berries. Easy to grow and suitable for a wide range of positions from industrial to seaside planting.
Pyracantha Red Column
A good upright form of this intruder proof hedge with glossy dark green leaves followed by red berries.
Pyracantha Orange Charmer
Makes a really thick impenetrable hedge covered in autumn with deep orange berries.
Blackthorn - Prunus spinosa
Our familiar native blackthorn or sloe. Spiny deciduous shrub growing to 4m with white flowers, often as early as late winter, followed by edible black fruits.
Field Rose - Rosa arvensis
A choice, vigorous rose bearing pale creamy white flowers followed by small red hips. Good as ground covering or in the natural hedgerow and woodland.
Ramanas Rose - Rosa rugosa
Persistently popular, this easy to grow rose can be seen poking its red-pink flowers through native hedgerows all summer. Glorious large red hips follow the flowers. A superb impenetrable hedge.
Ulex europaeus - Gorse
Dense spiny shrub known for its pea like flowers produced over long periods. A versatile evergreen plant suited in the border or hedgerow