Irish Native Hedgerow Mix
Price range: €12.60 through €16.85 inc VAT
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Irish Native Hedgerow Mix – This is the Prime Hedges original tried and tested native hedgerow, the most species rich and diverse native hedge mix you will find from any nursery. We have sold hundreds of thousands of these plants to customers all over the country with great results. Native hedges can be maintained at any height from 120cm up to several metres, they are best trimmed once a year at any time from August onwards, preferably during winter. And if you’d like to leave some of the persistent berries/fruits for the birds during the cold months.
This wide-ranging mix of plants has been arranged to give a fine selection of flowers, berries, fruits and autumn colour. Plus they will grow together to make a dense and prickly stock proof barrier that will encourage all manner of wildlife to your plot.
Full details of the species included in our Irish Native Hedge Mix may be found at the bottom of the page (we don’t label the individual species), simply plant them in a randomized mixture for a natural look that will quickly become a haven for wildlife.
The prices shown for our Mixed Native Irish Hedging is Sold By The Metre, based on a double row of 7 plants per metre.
Each bundle being graded to give a uniform plant size and the very best quality. Each mix contains 50% Whitethorn and the remaining mix a minimum of 4 qualifying varieties, if you want to add Ilex aquifolium (Holly) there is a supplement included. Optional Guard and Cane included at €2 per stem discounted price.
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Detailed Information
50% HAWTHORN and at least 4 other native species from the mix below
Priced per metre, per Single row (7 Plants)
Crataegus monogyna (60%) Hawthorn (Irish) 40-60cm
Alnus glutinosa (10%) Common Alder 60-90cm
Corylus avellana (10%) Hazel 40-60cm
Betula pubescens (10%) Common Birch 60-90cm
Rosa canina (10%) Mountain Ash 60-90cm
Quercus robur (10%) Oak 60-90cm
Pinus sylvestris (10%) Scotts Pine 40-60cm
OPTIONAL
Ilex aquifolium (Holly) 40-60cm (+€1.25)
Our Irish Native Hedgerow Mix is suitable for all soil types in full sun and partial shade, also suitable for exposed sites providing a wealth of flowers, fruits, hips and Autumn colour. This is the perfect hedge for wildlife with its rich variety of species.
The Irish Native Mixed Hedgerow is selected from the following plants:
50% Quickthorn (Hawthorn, May) – Crataegus Monogyna
25% Alnus glutinosa (Common Alder), Betula pubescens (Common Birch)
25% selected from the following
Common Dogwood – Cornus Sanguinea, Hornbeam – Carpinus betulus, Field maple – Acer Campestre, Guelder Rose – Viburnum Opulus, Hazel – Corylus Avellana, Dog Rose – Rosa Canina, Bird Cherry – Prunus padus, Green Beech – Fagus sylvatica, Spindle – Euonymus Europaeus, Wild Crabapple – Malus Sylvestris
Double Row
For a thicker double row hedge use 5 plants per metre – setting the plants 40cm apart in each row with 40cm between the 2 rows.
Extra Thick
To achieve an extra thick, dense hedge faster, use 7 plants per metre in a double row, planting them each 11inches/28cm apart in each row with 40cm between the 2 rows.
Our Irish Native Hedgerow Mix plants are sold in bare root form and are available for purchase and planting when they are lying dormant from November through to April.
All our Irish Native Hedgerow mixes are sold by the metre (recommended 7 Plants per Metre).
How many plants do I need?
50% HAWTHORN AND 4 OTHER NATIVE SPECIES
Priced per metre per single row
40-60cm = 7 plants per metre
60-80cm = 7 plants per metre
80-100cm = 5 plants per metre
120-150cm = 5 plants per metre
Planting
When planting, we recommend adding a sparing amount of bone meal to the soil. Rootgrow is also very effective for speeding up establishment. If you have a good supply of horse manure, this can be used provided it is well rotted and crumbly., Mix it in well, and don’t use too much.
We have a useful How To Plant a Hedge guide with lots of tips on getting the best from your plants. We also send a printed copy with your plants, so you have it to hand.
Aftercare
Like our other hedgerow mixes, Hedging is best trimmed from August onwards when nesting birds have fledged. With any luck, you may be able to persuade a neighbouring farmer to trim it back with his flail hedge trimmer, which is much easier if the hedge is a long one and just as good as cutting by hand.
If you have any other questions about our Hedging Plants, please do drop us an email, or call our team of hedging experts on +353 44(0)9606864
