Hedge for 12" wide area

[dba7108]

I would like to put something between mine and the neighbours front property. The gap is 12" wide by about 10m. What could I plant that isn't too big. I have leylandi on the other side but that gap is a lot wider and leylandi is quite thick and woody. Evergreen ideally. Thanks

[CoupeKid]

How high do you want it?

If its just something to mark a border then a run of lavender plants might suit you?

[dba7108]

Probably 1m / 1.4m

[TimmyMallett]

Laurel. It can be trimmed narrow and topped.

Actually, maybe beech? Ive had both and beech might be better.

[Randy Winkman]

I like Euonymous for attractive evergreen foliage. I think it does tend to grow quite slowly though.

https://www.hedgesdirect.co.uk/advice/plant-guides...

It definitely comes from many suppliers other than the one in the link.

[Landlubber]

Where did you get that light from, been looking for those.

[Cheib]

I’d have a look at Portuguese Laurel over the standard Laurel we have in this country. A landscaper recommended it, slower growing smaller leaves. Laurel is great but it needs wat seems like constant pruning ! Have two big laurel hedges……

[RC1807]

TimmyMallett said:

Laurel. It can be trimmed narrow and topped.

Actually, maybe beech? Ive had both and beech might be better.

Laurel for this.
Beech isn’t evergreen.

[maccboy]

We had a similar area and decided on hornbeam, as it's native, keeps most of its leaves in winter and has catkins to attract wildlife.

[Ste-EVo]

I'd also recommend;

Portuguese Laurel
Euonymus

Maybe Photinia 'Carre Rouge', a smaller leaved alternative to Red Robin and in my opinion much nicer, especially in a smaller area.

From hedges direct also.

Yew might be a good option too, can be keep pretty narrow.

[benjipeg]

griselinia

[ATG]

RC1807 said:

TimmyMallett said:

Laurel. It can be trimmed narrow and topped.

Actually, maybe beech? Ive had both and beech might be better.

Laurel for this.
Beech isn t evergreen.

True, but it does hang on to its leaves after they've died and turned orange/brown, so they provide a solid visual barrier all year. In that sense, beech behaves a bit like an evergreen.

[RC1807]

ATG said:

True, but it does hang on to its leaves after they've died and turned orange/brown, so they provide a solid visual barrier all year. In that sense, beech behaves a bit like an evergreen.

I have 30 metres of beech. It doesn’t really keep its leaves.

[TimmyMallett]

ATG said:

True, but it does hang on to its leaves after they've died and turned orange/brown, so they provide a solid visual barrier all year. In that sense, beech behaves a bit like an evergreen.

i missed that bit. Not beech really, it does drop its brown leaves in spring as new growth comes thro so they are bare for a few months.

I also take back laurel probably, as to trim it you need to do it manually as if you use a trimmer the leaves go brown edged along the cut and it looks crap. Small hedge like that would be manageable though, you just need to bear it in mind.

Edited by TimmyMallett on Tuesday 2nd June 12:58

[Mr Creosote]

If you already have leylandii on one side, you could go with Western Red Cedar here.

It looks similar to leylandii, but it grows more slowly so it’s easier to manage. And, unlike leylandii, it regrows when you cut it back hard, so it can be managed at a much smaller size.

[mcelliott]

First off don't go for Euonymous or Griselinia, awful things that bring nothing to the garden and look st, here's a list of evergreen hedges that look good and will encourage bees too,

Escallonia Rubra
English Yew (taxis ballatta)
Privet
Hebe Veronica
Choisya

Edited by mcelliott on Tuesday 2nd June 13:58

[Dog Biscuit]

Again - Laurel

Grows very quickly too and is a lovely colour year round