Bare Root Hedging in the UK

Bare root hedging plants offer an economical and effective way to establish beautiful, healthy hedges across the UK. Available during the dormant season, these plants are lifted directly from the field and delivered with exposed roots, ready for planting.

What is Bare Root Hedging?

Bare root plants are grown in open ground and harvested during their dormant period, typically from November through March. Without the weight and cost of containers or root balls, bare root hedging provides excellent value while maintaining superior quality.

Benefits of Bare Root Hedging

Cost-Effective Solution

Bare root plants are significantly more affordable than container-grown alternatives, making them ideal for larger hedging projects and estate planting.

Better Root Development

Plants grown in open ground develop stronger, more extensive root systems that establish quickly once planted in your garden.

Seasonal Availability

Available during the optimal planting window when plants are dormant, ensuring the best possible establishment rates.

Popular Bare Root Hedging Varieties

Native British Hedging

Traditional native species including hawthorn, blackthorn, field maple, and hazel create wildlife-friendly boundaries that support local ecosystems.

Evergreen Options

Year-round screening with species such as privet, yew, and holly provides privacy and structure throughout all seasons.

Formal Hedging

Beech, hornbeam, and box offer elegant, architectural hedging perfect for formal gardens and estate boundaries.

Planting and Care

When to Plant

The ideal planting window runs from November through March, when plants are fully dormant and weather conditions are cool and moist.

Site Preparation

Prepare your planting area by clearing weeds, improving soil structure, and ensuring good drainage for optimal establishment.

Aftercare

Water regularly during the first growing season, mulch to suppress weeds and retain moisture, and trim lightly to encourage bushy growth.

Delivery Across the UK

We deliver premium bare root hedging plants throughout the United Kingdom, ensuring your plants arrive fresh and ready for immediate planting during the optimal season.