British Native Hedge Mix - Hawthorn based (British Native Hedge Mix - Hawthorn based)

Cultivation

Best grown in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Plant hedges in from late autumn to late winter. Do not plant in frozen soil. Dig in organic material prior to planting. Space plants 60cm apart. For a wider hedge, plant in a staggered, double row 45cm apart with 90cm between plants. Plant the roots only -avoid burying any part of the stem. Avoid waterlogged conditions, coastal sites, strong winds, and heavy clay. Excellent choice for British, native, wildlife hedging.

Suggested uses

Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Wildflower, Wildlife, City, Coastal, Meadow, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Rounded to broadly spreading

Native to

Europe, Great Britain

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

Yes

Toxicity

The fruit of some species in this mix, particularly that of hawthorn, can cause mild stomach upset if ingested.