Collection: Fast Growing Hedging Plants
Fast growing hedges are a must for screening, privacy, peace and quiet. It's not all about Leylandii (although we have those too) - you can grow a wide variety of hedges with flowers, fruit, autumn colour and wildlife appeal in an instant.
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English Oak Hedging | Quercus robur
The ultimate wildlife hedge
- Rich autumn colour and acorns
- Supports hundreds of wildlife species
- Fast growth rate - 40-60cm per year
- Grows up to 10m or keep trimmed at 1-5m
Currently out of stock
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Lombardy Poplar Hedging | Populus nigra 'Italica'
Strikingly tall and slender
- Bright green leaves and scarlet catkins
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
- Fast growth rate - 30-60cm per year
- Grows up to 30m or keep trimmed at 1-5m
Currently out of stock
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White Poplar Hedging | Populus alba
Hardy plant with striking leaves
- Distinctive green and white foliage
- Ideal for wet, exposed and coastal areas
- Fast growth rate - 30-60cm per year
- Grows up to 9m or keep trimmed at 1-5m
Currently out of stock
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Grey Alder Hedging | Alnus incana
Super hardy screening
- Spring catkins and autumn cones
- Great for screening in wet and windy spots
- Fast growth rate - over 60cm per year
- Grows up to 8m or keep trimmed at 1-5m
Currently out of stock
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Blue Leyland Cypress | Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Haggerston Grey'
Super vigorous conifer
- Evergreen, blue-green foliage
- Ideal for dense screening
- Fast growth rate - 40-60cm per year
- Grows up to 25m or keep trimmed at 1-5m
Currently out of stock

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110 years' expertise free with every plant
Straight from the capable hands of our shrub specialist Danielle to your garden, you can be sure that each bush, hedge and plant is grown to last. Nurtured in the fields of the South Downs and professionally pruned for the best shape, these hardy feature plants will be adding structure, colour and variety to your garden for many years to come.
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Plants arrived in great condition and very promptly. Well established - much better than the ones I got at my local garden centre.
Monica Spence
| 24 May

Yet again this company delivered good healthy plants, exactly as shown in photos, well packaged and within delivery time quoted. Recommend!
Jacqueline Burgess
| 2 Jun

I continue to be so impressed with Roots. Their customer care, knowledge of their subject: from planting hedges to pruning roses and more, has been a great support.
Judy Lane
| 23 Oct

The plant arrived looking vigorously healthy, which brings a smile to your face, extremely well protected in its packaging.
Martyn Hill
| 5 Jul

As a non-gardener, I found my whole experience brilliant. Great information & advice available on the website, great range of products & prices are brilliant.
John-Paul
| 22 May

Wonderful plants and great customer service... really surprised to find that the plants are better than those you would get at your local garden centre.
Gavin Wilcock
| 8 Nov
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