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Hedges year by year

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How tall and how dense is a hedge in the summers after planting? Step through the years: always the same wall and viewpoint, only the hedge changes.

Cherry laurel 'Novita'

30 cm · 125 cm
Cherry laurel

60 cm · 125 cm
European hornbeam

60 cm · 150 cm
European beech

175 cm
Photinia 'Red Robin'

30 cm
Common yew

60 cm · 125 cm
Ebbing's silverberry

80 cm
Emerald Green arborvitae

125 cm · 175 cm
Leyland cypress

60 cm · 150 cm
Leyland cypress, summer 1 Leyland cypress summer 1
By the end of summer 5
about 175 cm from 30 cm plants
Planting
3 plants/m in one row, 33 cm apart
Per metre
approx. PLN 28 10 m: approx. PLN 280, 30 plants
In winter
Screens Evergreen

What to watch for

  • On shallow, limy soil its leaves turn yellow (chlorosis): it likes acid or neutral, well-drained soil.
  • It loses water in winter too: in a dry, sunny and windy winter its leaves dry out and turn brown. Until it has rooted in, water it monthly in a dry winter and mulch its base.
  • Toxic to dogs, cats, children if eaten
  • Invasive in a neighbouring country

Care

  • Clip 2 times a year, May–August. It regrows even after a hard cut. Because of its large leaves, clip it with secateurs: a hedge trimmer tears the leaves.
  • In the first two summers water it thoroughly once a week in dry weather, and keep the ground around the plants free of weeds.
  • Run the row 50-80 cm from the fence so you can clip the back of the hedge too. Grown, it will be about 130 cm wide.
By the end of summer 5
about 250 cm from 125 cm plants
Planting
2.5 plants/m in one row, 40 cm apart
Per metre
approx. PLN 420 10 m: approx. PLN 4,200, 25 plants
In winter
Screens Evergreen

What to watch for

  • On shallow, limy soil its leaves turn yellow (chlorosis): it likes acid or neutral, well-drained soil.
  • It loses water in winter too: in a dry, sunny and windy winter its leaves dry out and turn brown. Until it has rooted in, water it monthly in a dry winter and mulch its base.
  • Toxic to dogs, cats, children if eaten
  • Invasive in a neighbouring country

Care

  • Clip 2 times a year, May–August. It regrows even after a hard cut. Because of its large leaves, clip it with secateurs: a hedge trimmer tears the leaves.
  • In the first two summers water it thoroughly once a week in dry weather, and keep the ground around the plants free of weeds.
  • Run the row 50-80 cm from the fence so you can clip the back of the hedge too. Grown, it will be about 130 cm wide.
By the end of summer 5
about 170 cm from 60 cm plants
Planting
3 plants/m in one row, 33 cm apart
Per metre
approx. PLN 48 10 m: approx. PLN 480, 30 plants
In winter
Screens Evergreen

What to watch for

  • On shallow, limy soil its leaves turn yellow (chlorosis): it likes acid or neutral, well-drained soil.
  • It loses water in winter too: in a dry, sunny and windy winter its leaves dry out and turn brown. Until it has rooted in, water it monthly in a dry winter and mulch its base.
  • Toxic to dogs, cats, children if eaten
  • Invasive in a neighbouring country

Care

  • Clip 2 times a year, May–August. It regrows even after a hard cut. Because of its large leaves, clip it with secateurs: a hedge trimmer tears the leaves.
  • In the first two summers water it thoroughly once a week in dry weather, and keep the ground around the plants free of weeds.
  • Run the row 50-80 cm from the fence so you can clip the back of the hedge too. Grown, it will be about 130 cm wide.
By the end of summer 5
about 230 cm from 125 cm plants
Planting
2.5 plants/m in one row, 40 cm apart
Per metre
approx. PLN 420 10 m: approx. PLN 4,200, 25 plants
In winter
Screens Evergreen

What to watch for

  • On shallow, limy soil its leaves turn yellow (chlorosis): it likes acid or neutral, well-drained soil.
  • It loses water in winter too: in a dry, sunny and windy winter its leaves dry out and turn brown. Until it has rooted in, water it monthly in a dry winter and mulch its base.
  • Toxic to dogs, cats, children if eaten
  • Invasive in a neighbouring country

Care

  • Clip 2 times a year, May–August. It regrows even after a hard cut. Because of its large leaves, clip it with secateurs: a hedge trimmer tears the leaves.
  • In the first two summers water it thoroughly once a week in dry weather, and keep the ground around the plants free of weeds.
  • Run the row 50-80 cm from the fence so you can clip the back of the hedge too. Grown, it will be about 130 cm wide.
By the end of summer 5
about 150 cm from 60 cm plants
Planting
5 plants/m in two staggered rows, 40 cm apart within a row
Per metre
approx. PLN 13 10 m: approx. PLN 130, 50 plants
In winter
Screens Keeps its dry leaves until spring

Care

  • Clip 1-2 times a year, June–August. It regrows even after a hard cut.
  • In the first two summers water it thoroughly once a week in dry weather, and keep the ground around the plants free of weeds.
  • Run the row 50-80 cm from the fence so you can clip the back of the hedge too. Grown, it will be about 130 cm wide.
By the end of summer 5
about 250 cm from 150 cm plants
Planting
3 plants/m in one row, 33 cm apart
Per metre
approx. PLN 54 10 m: approx. PLN 540, 30 plants
In winter
Screens Keeps its dry leaves until spring

Care

  • Clip 1-2 times a year, June–August. It regrows even after a hard cut.
  • In the first two summers water it thoroughly once a week in dry weather, and keep the ground around the plants free of weeds.
  • Run the row 50-80 cm from the fence so you can clip the back of the hedge too. Grown, it will be about 130 cm wide.
By the end of summer 5
about 250 cm from 175 cm plants
Planting
3 plants/m in one row, 33 cm apart
Per metre
no offer
In winter
Screens Keeps its dry leaves until spring

What to watch for

  • On heavy, wet soil and in drought-prone areas it struggles and stops growing: plant hornbeam there instead.

Care

  • Clip 1-2 times a year, June–August. It regrows even after a hard cut.
  • In the first two summers water it thoroughly once a week in dry weather, and keep the ground around the plants free of weeds.
  • Run the row 50-80 cm from the fence so you can clip the back of the hedge too. Grown, it will be about 130 cm wide.
By the end of summer 5
about 140 cm from 30 cm plants
Planting
3 plants/m in one row, 33 cm apart
Per metre
approx. PLN 69 10 m: approx. PLN 690, 30 plants
In winter
Screens Evergreen

What to watch for

  • Late spring frost and cold wind can kill its new shoots: it needs a sheltered spot.
  • In a damp, airless spot leaf spot can weaken it.
  • Mild-winter regions only, hardy to -18 °C

Care

  • Clip 2 times a year, June–August. It regrows even after a hard cut. Because of its large leaves, clip it with secateurs: a hedge trimmer tears the leaves.
  • In the first two summers water it thoroughly once a week in dry weather, and keep the ground around the plants free of weeds.
  • Run the row 50-80 cm from the fence so you can clip the back of the hedge too. Grown, it will be about 130 cm wide.
By the end of summer 5
about 145 cm from 60 cm plants
Planting
3 plants/m in one row, 33 cm apart
Per metre
no offer
In winter
Screens Evergreen

What to watch for

  • Its roots rot in standing water and it can die: on heavy, wet soil plant it on a raised ridge.
  • Highly toxic to dogs, cats, children if eaten

Care

  • Clip 1-2 times a year, June–September. It regrows even after a hard cut.
  • In the first two summers water it thoroughly once a week in dry weather, and keep the ground around the plants free of weeds.
  • Run the row 50-80 cm from the fence so you can clip the back of the hedge too. Grown, it will be about 130 cm wide.
By the end of summer 5
about 210 cm from 125 cm plants
Planting
2.5 plants/m in one row, 40 cm apart
Per metre
no offer
In winter
Screens Evergreen

What to watch for

  • Its roots rot in standing water and it can die: on heavy, wet soil plant it on a raised ridge.
  • Highly toxic to dogs, cats, children if eaten

Care

  • Clip 1-2 times a year, June–September. It regrows even after a hard cut.
  • In the first two summers water it thoroughly once a week in dry weather, and keep the ground around the plants free of weeds.
  • Run the row 50-80 cm from the fence so you can clip the back of the hedge too. Grown, it will be about 130 cm wide.
By the end of summer 5
about 225 cm from 80 cm plants
Planting
3 plants/m in one row, 33 cm apart
Per metre
no offer
In winter
Screens Evergreen

What to watch for

  • Mild-winter regions only, hardy to -18 °C

Care

  • Clip 2 times a year, May–August. It regrows even after a hard cut. Because of its large leaves, clip it with secateurs: a hedge trimmer tears the leaves.
  • In the first two summers water it thoroughly once a week in dry weather, and keep the ground around the plants free of weeds.
  • Run the row 50-80 cm from the fence so you can clip the back of the hedge too. Grown, it will be about 130 cm wide.
By the end of summer 5
about 210 cm from 125 cm plants
Planting
2.5 plants/m in one row, 40 cm apart
Per metre
no offer
In winter
Screens Evergreen

What to watch for

  • It browns and turns gappy in drought and heat: the Bavarian horticultural institute no longer recommends it for hedges for this reason.
  • Cypress family, attacked by the jewel beetle
  • Toxic to dogs, cats, children if eaten

Care

  • Clip 2 times a year, May–August. It does not regrow from old bare wood: clip it a little and often.
  • In the first two summers water it thoroughly once a week in dry weather, and keep the ground around the plants free of weeds.
  • Run the row 50-80 cm from the fence so you can clip the back of the hedge too. Grown, it will be about 130 cm wide.
By the end of summer 5
about 250 cm from 175 cm plants
Planting
2 plants/m in one row, 50 cm apart
Per metre
no offer
In winter
Screens Evergreen

What to watch for

  • It browns and turns gappy in drought and heat: the Bavarian horticultural institute no longer recommends it for hedges for this reason.
  • Cypress family, attacked by the jewel beetle
  • Toxic to dogs, cats, children if eaten

Care

  • Clip 2 times a year, May–August. It does not regrow from old bare wood: clip it a little and often.
  • In the first two summers water it thoroughly once a week in dry weather, and keep the ground around the plants free of weeds.
  • Run the row 50-80 cm from the fence so you can clip the back of the hedge too. Grown, it will be about 130 cm wide.
By the end of summer 5
about 250 cm from 60 cm plants
Planting
3.5 plants/m in one row, 29 cm apart
Per metre
no offer
In winter
Screens Evergreen

What to watch for

  • Drought, cold wind and cypress aphid can brown it in patches.
  • Cypress family, attacked by the jewel beetle

Care

  • Clip 2-3 times a year, May–August. It does not regrow from old bare wood: clip it a little and often.
  • In the first two summers water it thoroughly once a week in dry weather, and keep the ground around the plants free of weeds.
  • Run the row 50-80 cm from the fence so you can clip the back of the hedge too. Grown, it will be about 130 cm wide.
By the end of summer 5
about 250 cm from 150 cm plants
Planting
2.5 plants/m in one row, 40 cm apart
Per metre
no offer
In winter
Screens Evergreen

What to watch for

  • Drought, cold wind and cypress aphid can brown it in patches.
  • Cypress family, attacked by the jewel beetle

Care

  • Clip 2-3 times a year, May–August. It does not regrow from old bare wood: clip it a little and often.
  • In the first two summers water it thoroughly once a week in dry weather, and keep the ground around the plants free of weeds.
  • Run the row 50-80 cm from the fence so you can clip the back of the hedge too. Grown, it will be about 130 cm wide.

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Plant
At planting
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summer 3
summer 4
summer 5
Plants per metre
Per metre
Cherry laurel 'Novita' 30 cm 45 cm 75 cm 110 cm 140 cm 175 cm 3 plants/m approx. PLN 28
Cherry laurel 'Novita' 125 cm 140 cm 165 cm 200 cm 235 cm 250 cm 2.5 plants/m approx. PLN 420
Cherry laurel 60 cm 75 cm 95 cm 120 cm 145 cm 170 cm 3 plants/m approx. PLN 48
Cherry laurel 125 cm 135 cm 155 cm 180 cm 205 cm 230 cm 2.5 plants/m approx. PLN 420
European hornbeam 60 cm 55 cm 70 cm 95 cm 120 cm 150 cm 5 plants/m approx. PLN 13
European hornbeam 150 cm 160 cm 180 cm 200 cm 230 cm 250 cm 3 plants/m approx. PLN 54
European beech 175 cm 185 cm 200 cm 225 cm 250 cm 250 cm 3 plants/m no offer
Photinia 'Red Robin' 30 cm 45 cm 65 cm 90 cm 115 cm 140 cm 3 plants/m approx. PLN 69
Common yew 60 cm 70 cm 85 cm 105 cm 125 cm 145 cm 3 plants/m no offer
Common yew 125 cm 135 cm 150 cm 170 cm 190 cm 210 cm 2.5 plants/m no offer
Ebbing's silverberry 80 cm 95 cm 125 cm 160 cm 190 cm 225 cm 3 plants/m no offer
Emerald Green arborvitae 125 cm 135 cm 150 cm 170 cm 190 cm 210 cm 2.5 plants/m no offer
Emerald Green arborvitae 175 cm 180 cm 195 cm 215 cm 235 cm 250 cm 2 plants/m no offer
Leyland cypress 60 cm 90 cm 140 cm 200 cm 250 cm 250 cm 3.5 plants/m no offer
Leyland cypress 150 cm 175 cm 215 cm 250 cm 250 cm 250 cm 2.5 plants/m no offer

Heights are at the end of summer, clipped, with average care; prices per metre are from current shop prices in your country. Updated: November 7, 2026 How we estimate

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