ryaldinhio 4,134 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 I am doing a similar thing at the min, moxy had it right first time. if your after security Id go pyracanthas. However instead of hawthorn I am using black thorn for the sloe gin possibilities. I am also guna drop in a raspberry and blackberey cane. If I can harvest Im happy, what I cant will attract the wildlife so Im happy. Maybe drop a gooseberry in aswell? there is lots of fruiting options that offer security aswell because they evolved spikes to keep animals/people away from their fruit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Onlyworkmatters 1,584 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 I've used both blackthorn and hawthorn in my new hedges got bramble running through it and gonna add some pyracantha and maybe some holly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosun11 537 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Hawthorn, it does shed in winter but keep it well maintained (clipped) and it will grow very tight. Hellish stuff to get through too..! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greenman33 37 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 I was thinking about this topic today when I seen a Beech laid hedge. Not only did it look really smart, as Beech tends to hold it's leaves over winter you could not see through it either. TC I was thinking about this topic today when I seen a Beech laid hedge. Not only did it look really smart, as Beech tends to hold it's leaves over winter you could not see through it either. TC That's the long game. Beech is slow growing and takes an age to manicure and shape into a hedge. ...................good point Moxy, plus nothing grows under Beech except........er..............more beech. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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