What are Pleached Trees?

At Harrod Outdoors, we describe pleached trees as hedging on stilts. We train these trees through horticultural artistry to offer privacy, form, and structure to gardens. Pleaching involves intricately weaving and tying branches into a designed framework, creating a thin rectangular canopy.

The Popularity of Pleached Trees in Garden Design

Pleached trees have gained popularity in garden design, especially as more properties get built closer together, leading to overlooked gardens. They provide an elegant solution for maintaining privacy while adding a structured, formal look to gardens. The elevated canopy creates a visual barrier without blocking sunlight, making them ideal for smaller gardens or urban spaces with limited light and space.

Pleached Privet Trees

Our pleached privet trees, including Ligustrum ovalifolium, Ligustrum vulgare, Ligustrum aureum, and Ligustrum japonicum, offer a versatile and attractive option for any garden or landscape. These privet trees create a dense, lush canopy, perfect for privacy screens or windbreaks. Their robust growth and adaptability to various soil types and climates ensure they thrive in the UK.

Benefits of Pleached Privet Trees

Pleached privet trees provide many benefits for garden design and landscaping. Their structured form and elevated canopy create a formal and elegant look, ideal for visual focal points and enhancing garden architecture. Dense foliage offers excellent privacy and wind protection, making them both practical and aesthetic. Privet trees are easy to maintain with regular pruning to keep their shape and structure. Low toxicity makes them safer for gardens with pets and children.

Applications in Garden Design

Pleached privet trees fit into various garden designs. They work well as stand-alone specimen trees, adding height and structure to garden beds. Planted in rows, they create formal avenues or natural borders that define spaces and add elegance. These trees also suit creating privacy screens along property lines or around outdoor living areas, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality.

Incorporating pleached privet trees from Harrod Outdoors into your garden design adds structure, privacy, and beauty. Explore our range of Ligustrum varieties to find the perfect trees for your landscaping needs. Our high-quality plants help you create beautiful, lasting designs that enhance your landscape’s visual appeal.