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Our hedging plants range from 15cm to 600cm, offering flexibility for every need. Here’s what to consider:
Smaller Sizes (15–150cm): Budget-friendly but require denser planting for a full hedge. Ideal for long-term projects or those who enjoy nurturing their garden.
Larger Sizes (150cm+): More expensive but need fewer plants per meter. Perfect for instant privacy or immediate visual impact.
Balance your budget and timeline to choose between gradual growth satisfaction or an instant, established hedge.
The ideal starting size is typically 110–130 cm, balancing cost and quick establishment.
If you’re still not sure where to start, please contact us and we will be happy to help!
Bare Root
Cost-effective | Quick to plant | Low delivery cost
Bare root plants are sold without soil, lifted from fields during dormancy (October to April).
Root Ball
Mature | Affordable | High survival
Field-grown with soil intact, wrapped in burlap and in some occasions metal wire, and typically available from October to April.
Pot Grown
Year-round | Flexible planting | Highest survival
Pot-grown plants are grown in containers, available year-round, and can be planted anytime unless the ground is frozen.
When planting hedging plants, choosing the right density is essential for achieving a beautiful, lush hedge. Here’s a helpful guide tailored to the size and root type of your plants:
Bare root plants are cost-effective and great for dense coverage:
15–150 cm Plants: Space 4–6 plants per meter for even, uniform growth.
150 cm+ Plants: Space 3–5 plants per meter to create a fuller hedge.
You can plant in a single row for a traditional look or use a zig-zag formation for quicker and denser results.
Root ball and pot-grown plants have more developed roots and bushier growth, requiring fewer plants per meter:
15–90 cm Plants: Space 3–6 plants per meter.
90–150 cm Plants: Space 2–4 plants per meter.
150–250 cm Plants: Space 1–3 plants per meter.
250 cm+ Plants: Space 1–2 plants per meter.
At Harrod Outdoors, we take pride in delivering top-quality plants with care and efficiency, directly to your doorstep. Our delivery options are tailored to suit the size and type of your plants, ensuring they arrive in perfect condition, ready to transform your outdoor space. With free specialist delivery available on qualifying orders across most of the UK, and clear delivery timelines of 10-15 working days (up to 30 for larger or custom orders), we make it simple and stress-free.
If you need help selecting the right plants or have specific delivery requirements, our friendly team is here to assist. You can trust us to handle your order with expertise every step of the way. View our Delivery Policy or Contact Us for more information.
Thuja Occidentalis ‘Smaragd’ grows at a moderate rate of 20 to 30 centimetres per year. Its compact, columnar shape makes it perfect for creating narrow hedges, privacy screens, or windbreaks, particularly in smaller garden spaces or tight areas. It’s a great choice for gardeners looking for a quick yet manageable solution for privacy or decorative hedging.
‘Smarragd’ thrives in well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay-rich types. It prefers full sun to partial shade, and while it’s adaptable to a range of soil types, it does best with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and can handle a variety of garden environments, including urban areas where air quality may be less than ideal.
No, Thuja ‘Smaragd’ is relatively low-maintenance. It requires occasional pruning to maintain its conical shape and encourage dense growth, but it doesn’t need frequent care. Once established, it is resilient and thrives with minimal intervention, making it perfect for gardeners who prefer a “set it and forget it” approach.
Yes, Thuja ‘Smaragd’ can benefit wildlife by providing shelter for small birds and insects. Its dense foliage offers a safe environment for birds to nest and take shelter from the elements, and its evergreen nature means it provides year-round cover, especially in the winter months when many other plants have lost their leaves.
Yes, ‘Smaragd’ is highly versatile. It can be used in both formal garden designs where a neat, structured hedge is desired, and informal settings where it can grow naturally. Its narrow, columnar form makes it perfect for smaller spaces, creating privacy or windbreaks along pathways, fences, or property lines in both types of garden styles.
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At Harrod Outdoors, we want to provide you with the highest-quality plants and excellent service. To ensure efficiency and keep costs manageable, we’ve implemented minimum order quantities for bare root hedging plants and the smallest size of pot-grown plants (15-30cm). This policy helps us handle the sourcing, lifting, and transportation of these products more effectively.
When shopping with us, here are the minimum order quantities for our products:
| Product Type | Size | Minimum Order Quantity | Order Increment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bare Root Plants | 15-30cm | 100 plants | Step up by 5 |
| 30-50cm | 50 plants | Step up by 5 | |
| 50-70cm | 25 plants | Step up by 5 | |
| 71cm+ | 10 plants | Step up by 1 | |
| Pot Grown Plants | 15-30cm | 50 plants | Step up by 5 |
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