Instant Hedging Native Mix 1m Trough

Create a stunning, wildlife-friendly boundary instantly with the Native Mix Instant Hedge from Green-tech, a hand-selected combination of UK-native species designed for fast privacy, ecological benefits, and long-term landscape value. Each 1-meter trough contains five robust plants: 2 x Crataegus Monogyna (Hawthorn), 1 x Prunus Spinosa (Blackthorn), 1 x Acer Campestre (Field Maple), and 1 x Corylus Avellana (Hazel), each standing 80–100cm tall with 20–25cm foliage width. This mixed native hedge offers seasonal variation, dense screening, and year-round ecological benefits, attracting birds, pollinators, and small mammals. Ideal for farmers, landscapers, gardeners, and homeowners, it’s perfect for field boundaries, countryside lanes, wildlife corridors, or replacing fencing with a natural, sustainable solution. This instant hedging option delivers immediate visual impact while establishing quickly into a healthy, biodiverse hedge that matures gracefully over time.

Features & Benefits

• Diverse Native Species Mix: Combines Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Field Maple, and Hazel for visual interest and seasonal variation.

• Wildlife-Friendly: Provides nectar, berries, nuts, and shelter for birds, insects, and small mammals.

• Instant Screening: Ready in 1m troughs for immediate impact.

• Natural Countryside Look: Blends seamlessly into rural or urban landscapes.

• Sustainable & Chemical-Free: Supports biodiversity and green infrastructure goals.

• Robust Growth: Hardy and adaptable to most UK soils and light conditions.

Applications

• Hedgerows for farms, estates, and field margins

• Wildlife-friendly gardens and rewilding projects

• Ecological corridors in green infrastructure projects

• Screening unsightly views or creating instant green barriers

• Countryside and public open space landscaping projects

Sizes & Specification

• Pack Size: 5 plants per 1m trough (2 x Hawthorn, 1 x Blackthorn, 1 x Field Maple, 1 x Hazel)

• Plant Height: 80–100cm

• Foliage Width: 20–25cm

• Growing Form: Mixed deciduous hedging plants

• Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Preference: Well-drained, native soil types

• Delivery Season: Dormant and growing seasons

• Packaging: 1-meter trough

Planting & Aftercare

1. Choose a well-drained, sunny to partially shaded location.

2. Dig a trench twice the width of the root ball and matching the depth.

3. Remove plants gently from the trough and space evenly (30–40cm apart).

4. Backfill with native topsoil and compost mix; firm gently and water well.

5. Water regularly during dry spells, particularly in the first two years.

6. Mulch around the base to suppress weeds and retain moisture.

7. Trim lightly annually after the nesting season to maintain density and shape.

Technical Specification

• Species | 2 x Crataegus Monogyna, 1 x Prunus Spinosa, 1 x Acer Campestre, 1 x Corylus Avellana

• Number of Plants | 5 per 1m trough

• Plant Height | 80–100 cm

• Foliage Size | 20–25 cm

• Growing Form | Mixed deciduous hedging

• Soil Preference | Moist, well-drained, native soil types

• Light Requirement | Full sun to partial shade

• Delivery Season | Dormant and growing seasons

• Packaging | 1-meter trough

• Intended Use | Wildlife hedges, countryside borders, instant native screening