Compare cherry laurel for clients who want a substantial broadleaved evergreen boundary. Check that the site has enough width and that the maintenance plan allows for vigorous growth. Use the listed supplied size when estimating handling and planting work for the order.
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Trade hedging plants for professional planting schemes
For a trade planting job, the stock must match the specification before it reaches site. Record the species, cultivar where required, supplied height, root format and number of plants for each run. This is particularly important where several sizes of cherry laurel, yew or Leylandii appear on the same schedule.
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All hedge plantsStart with the site conditions and intended height. Compare the supplied size and minimum quantity before you order.
Leylandii can be considered for larger evergreen screens where regular maintenance is practical. Agree the final dimensions with the client before choosing it. It cannot be reduced into bare old wood and expected to refill, so the trimming plan matters from the outset.
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English yew can form a dense, precisely clipped evergreen hedge where the soil drains well. Available options include 20-40cm potted plants, 40-60cm bare root stock and 60-80cm or 80-100cm rootballs. Choose the starting size to suit the specification and establishment plan. Yew is highly toxic if eaten, so keep cuttings away from livestock and account for access by children and pets.
View plants and sizesCheck the available product options against the planting schedule, including any fixed cultivar, height or root requirement. Measure each prepared run and calculate its quantity separately. If a specification needs discussion, send the full plant list and identify the details that cannot be changed without the client's approval.
Turn the planting schedule into a checkable order
Keep one line for each species, size and root format. Include the quantity, the run reference and any required cultivar. A note saying 'laurel hedge' is less useful than a schedule that separates cherry laurel from Portuguese laurel and records the specified height.
Check whether you are buying individual plants or packs. The product price and pack contents should be read together, especially when mixing hedging with shrubs for the same job. Compare minimum order quantities before confirming a small replacement run or splitting a larger scheme into stages.
For a typical boundary, work out how many plants you need per metre. The table gives indicative planting densities for the listed species and sizes. Multiply the agreed plants-per-metre figure by the measured length of each run. Check corners, changes in spacing and permanent openings individually rather than adding an arbitrary allowance to every order.
| Species | Supplied size | Root type | Plants per metre (single row) | Plants for 5m | Plants for 10m | Plants for 20m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry laurel | 40-60cm | 9cm pot | 3 to 4 | 15 to 20 | 30 to 40 | 60 to 80 |
| Cherry laurel | 60-90cm | 2 litre pot | 2 to 3 | 10 to 15 | 20 to 30 | 40 to 60 |
| Cherry laurel | 90-120cm | 2 litre pot | 2 | 10 | 20 | 40 |
| Portuguese laurel | 40-60cm | 9cm pot | 3 to 4 | 15 to 20 | 30 to 40 | 60 to 80 |
| Portuguese laurel | 60-90cm | 2 litre pot | 2 to 3 | 10 to 15 | 20 to 30 | 40 to 60 |
| English yew | 20-40cm | Potted | 4 to 5 | 20 to 25 | 40 to 50 | 80 to 100 |
| English yew | 40-60cm | Bare root | 3 to 4 | 15 to 20 | 30 to 40 | 60 to 80 |
| English yew | 60-80cm | Rootball | 2 to 3 | 10 to 15 | 20 to 30 | 40 to 60 |
| English yew | 80-100cm | Rootball | 2 | 10 | 20 | 40 |
| Green Leylandii (pot) | 40-60cm | 9cm pot | 3 | 15 | 30 | 60 |
| Green Leylandii (pot) | 60-90cm | 2 litre pot | 2 to 3 | 10 to 15 | 20 to 30 | 40 to 60 |
| Green Leylandii (pot) | 90-120cm | 2 litre pot | 2 | 10 | 20 | 40 |
| Green Leylandii (pot) | 120-150cm | 5 litre pot | 1 to 2 | 5 to 10 | 10 to 20 | 20 to 40 |
| Green Leylandii (pot) | 150cm | 5 litre pot | 1 to 2 | 5 to 10 | 10 to 20 | 20 to 40 |
| Green Leylandii (bare root) | 40-60cm | Bare root | 3 | 15 | 30 | 60 |
| Green Leylandii (bare root) | 60-90cm | Bare root | 2 to 3 | 10 to 15 | 20 to 30 | 40 to 60 |
| Green Leylandii (bare root) | 3-4ft | Bare root | 2 to 3 | 10 to 15 | 20 to 30 | 40 to 60 |
| Green Leylandii (grade B) | 80-100cm | Bare root | 2 | 10 | 20 | 40 |
| Privet | 40-60cm | Bare root | 4 to 5 | 20 to 25 | 40 to 50 | 80 to 100 |
| Privet | 60-90cm | Bare root | 3 to 4 | 15 to 20 | 30 to 40 | 60 to 80 |
| Common hawthorn | 40/60 | Bare root | 4 to 5 | 20 to 25 | 40 to 50 | 80 to 100 |
| Common hawthorn | 60/90 | Bare root | 3 to 4 | 15 to 20 | 30 to 40 | 60 to 80 |
| Box (Buxus) | 20-40cm | Bare root | 5 to 6 | 25 to 30 | 50 to 60 | 100 to 120 |
| English holly | 30-40cm | 9cm pot | 4 to 5 | 20 to 25 | 40 to 50 | 80 to 100 |
| English holly | 40-60cm | 9cm pot | 3 to 4 | 15 to 20 | 30 to 40 | 60 to 80 |
| English holly | 60-80cm | 9cm pot | 2 to 3 | 10 to 15 | 20 to 30 | 40 to 60 |
| Castlewellan Gold | 30-60cm | 9cm pot | 3 | 15 | 30 | 60 |
| Castlewellan Gold | 60-90cm | 2 litre pot | 2 to 3 | 10 to 15 | 20 to 30 | 40 to 60 |
| Castlewellan Gold | 90-120cm | 2 litre pot | 2 | 10 | 20 | 40 |
| Green beech | 90-120cm | 1 plant | 2 to 3 | 10 to 15 | 20 to 30 | 40 to 60 |
Check the stock specification alongside the price
A 40-60cm cherry laurel in a 9cm pot is a different starting specification from a 60-90cm plant in a 2 litre pot. English yew is also supplied in several root formats, from 20-40cm potted plants to 80-100cm rootballs. Check the selected height and root type as well as the price, then give the planting team the exact details so the right stock goes into each run.
Bare root stock needs handling and planting during its dormant period, roughly November to March. Potted plants allow more flexibility, but still need watering and protection from drying out while waiting. Only order a root format that is available on the chosen listing and suits the planned work.
The table below sets out the main root types you will see on our trade hedging plants, with notes on handling and planting windows. Match the root format to the season and the site conditions before you finalise the order.
| Root type | Typical sizes supplied | Planting window | Handling notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bare root | 20-40cm to 90-120cm | Dormant season (roughly November to March) | Keep roots covered and moist. Plant within a few days of delivery. Not for dry or frozen ground. |
| Rootball | 60-80cm to 80-100cm | October to April (avoid frozen or waterlogged soil) | Heavier to handle. Keep the hessian and wire intact until the plant is in the hole. Water well after planting. |
| Potted (9cm to 5 litre) | 20-40cm to 150cm | Year-round, best in spring or autumn | Easiest to hold on site if watered. Remove the pot carefully. Tease out any circling roots before planting. |
Allow for the ground you will actually plant into
Walk the full line, including awkward corners and the sections hidden behind existing planting. Record changes in soil, shade and available width. Check where access is needed for gates, drains or equipment. These details can change both the species choice and the amount of preparation required.
Agree the planting line and spacing before calculating the final count. On a long boundary, measure sections independently and record the totals. Leave time to clear competing vegetation and investigate drainage problems. Larger stock does not make up for an unsuitable planting strip.
Keep the specification clear from receipt to handover
Set aside a place to check the order against the schedule. Keep labels with the correct batches, particularly when several sizes of the same plant are being used. Record any query before plants are mixed across different runs, and avoid judging a deciduous or seasonal plant solely by foliage shown in a catalogue photograph.
Once planted, give the client a short record of what went where, the intended maintained dimensions and the immediate care required. Agree who checks moisture, weeds and any supports during establishment. A written handover prevents the first dry spell falling between the planting contractor and the next maintenance visit.
Questions about trade & contractors
Where can I buy hedges online for trade projects?
You can buy hedging plants for landscaping projects directly from our range and compare current options online. Each product lists the supplied size, root format and pack quantity. If you need to discuss a plant schedule, send the species, sizes, root formats and quantities. Do not assume an unlisted size or quantity is available without checking.
Do you offer trade accounts or volume pricing?
We work with trade buyers on a schedule-by-schedule basis. Send your full plant list with species, sizes, root formats and quantities, and we can discuss the order with you. The prices shown on each product page are the starting point for building your quotation. Large or repeat orders can be reviewed individually.
Can I reserve bare root stock for the season?
Bare root plants are supplied during the dormant season, roughly November to March. If you have a planting schedule for that period, get in touch early with your species and quantities. Contact us to discuss the listed options and current availability before fixing the planting programme. Keep roots protected from drying out and plan to plant promptly once the stock arrives.
Do you supply plants to a specification?
Every product listing shows the supplied height range, pot size or root format and whether it is sold as individual plants or packs. You can use these details to check the stock against your client's specification. If the job calls for a particular size or root type not shown, ask us before assuming it can be supplied.
How do I compare prices for a plant schedule?
Use the price for the selected size and check whether it covers one plant or a pack. Apply the required quantity and any minimum order, then review delivery information before completing the purchase. Keep each specification on a separate line so you can compare the full order accurately.
Can I order plants for several jobs together?
You can build an order from the available listings, checking each product's minimum quantity and pack contents. Keep your own allocation by job so similar plants are not mixed. Confirm that every planting area is ready and that someone will look after any plants waiting on site.
Will a larger plant create a finished hedge straight away?
A larger starting size gives more height at planting, but individual plants still need to establish and grow together. Compare the width and branching as well as height where those details are specified. Explain the expected starting appearance to the client before ordering. The time needed for plants to meet depends on their initial width, spacing, root establishment and growing conditions. Avoid promising the client a fully closed screen by a fixed date.