Hornbeam - Carpinus betulus
The common hornbeam is a classic native hedgerow plant, which retains its russet coloured leaves through most of the winter. Often used in place of beech, especially on heavy soils.
Hazel - Corylus avallana
Our native Hazel a good plant for tough conditions and good for wildlife, attractive autumnal foliage tints of soft yellow.
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.
Spindle Tree - Euonymus europaeus
Deciduous shrub growing to 6m. Flowering from May to June but renowned for its attractive pink to red fruit in autumn with orange seeds.
Sea Buckthorn - Hippophae rhamnoides
A very pretty silver leaved shrub, stunning when laden with its orange yellow berries, which are only produced on the female plants. Best to plant in groups of at least three to get the effect.
Holly - Ilex aquifolium
Holly produces many, white, fragrant, winter to early spring flowers, followed by ornamental blue-black fruit, which attract birds. Mature plants reach up to 3m. Makes a good evergreen hedge.
Common Privet - Ligustrum vulgare
A classic plant ideal for formal or native planting schemes, with dark glossy semi-evergreen foliage. Easy to grow particularly over chalky soils.
Oregon Grape - Mahonia aquifolium
A small shrub, which is equally happy in sun or shade. Its pinnate shiny leaves often take on a red hue in autumn. A lovely surprise in early spring when the dense racemes of yellow flowers open followed by black berries.
Common Buckthorn - Rhamnus cathartica
A large native shrub or small tree with spiny branches, which are attractive in autumn when laden with masses of shining black fruits. The yellowish-green flowers borne in May attract Brimstone butterflies.
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.
Goat Willow - Salix caprea
A small, upright, erect branching, deciduous large shrub or small tree with a fast growth rate producing showy familiar ‘pussy willow’ catkins. Easy to grow in most situations
Wayfairing Tree - Viburnum lantana
An attractive native shrub easy and adaptable to most situations. It has attractive foliage with cream white flower florets in May and June.
Guelder Rose - Viburnum Opulus
A common native throughout the British Isles. Produces a wonderful effect in the autumn with its butter yellow foliage and translucent shiny red fruits and is worthy of a place in any garden.
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