Security Hedging
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A selection of plants chosen for their ‘thorny’ security aspect, discouraging both people and animals and will also provide lovely flower and berrying displays. |
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.
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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.
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Berberis
thunbergii Atropurpurea
An
invaluable small shrub, much favoured for its rich, wine red
foliage and bright red berries. Easy to grow in most situations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pyracantha
Red Column
A
good upright form of this intruder proof hedge with glossy dark
green leaves followed by red berries.
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Pyracantha
Orange Charmer
Makes
a really thick impenetrable hedge covered in autumn with deep
orange berries.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gorse
Ulex
europaeus
Dense spiny shrub known for its
pea like flowers produced over long periods. A versatile plant
suited in the border or hedgerow
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