Hedge Plant Spacings
Hedges are usually planted in either single or double staggered rows. Hedges that are planted at wider plant spacing's will take longer to develop. Good weed control will result in substantially increased growth rates and reduced establishment time.
Hawthorn 23cm/9” apart in a single row 40 plants for 10 metres
Hawthorn 30cm/12″ apart in each double row 60 plants for 10 metres
Beech 33cm/13” apart in a single row 30 plants for 10 metres
Beech 33cm/13″ apart in each double row placed 40cm apart 50 plants for 10 metres
Field Maple 23cm/9″ apart in a single row 40 plants for 10 metres
Blackthorn 23cm/9” apart in a single row 40 plants for 10 metres
Hornbeam 33cm/13” apart in a single row 30 plants for 10 metres
Hornbeam 33cm/13″ apart in each double row placed 40cm apart 50 plants for 10 metres
Holly 30cm/12″ apart in a single row 33 plants for 10 metres
Lawson’s Cypress 60-90cm/24-36″ apart in a single row 11-17 plants for 10 metres
Leylandii 60-90cm/24-36″ apart in a single row 11-17 plants for 10 metres
Ramanus Rose 30-60cm/12-24” apart in a single row 17-33 plants for 10 metres
Yew 33-50cm/13-20″ apart in a single row 20-30 plants for 10 metres
Privet 30cm/12″ single apart in a single row 33 plants for 10 metres
Laurel 60cm/24″ apart in a single row 17 plants for 10 metres
Lonicera nitida 30cm/12″ apart in a single row 33 plants for 10 metres
