Evergreen Hedging

We recommend planting most evergreen hedging plants (including Leylandii, Laurel and most other evergreen shrubs) between 50cm and 100cm apart* (approximately 2-3 feet apart). Hedges with plants 50cm apart “fill in” quicker than those planted 100cm apart but you get just as good a hedge in the long run at either distance apart. It can just take a year or two longer to form the hedge if the plants are spaced further apart.

Choose the type of hedge you would like from the drop down on our Hedge Spacing Calculator below (if you are unsure, please see our Which Hedge page)
Enter the length you want to hedge
Choose metres or feet
Click on the options below to add the plants to your basket

* Please note that distances are measured from centre of one plant to the centre of the next.

Leylandii & Western Red Cedar Hedge Spacing – Plant 50 to 100cm apart (1’8″ to 3’3″ apart). For a quicker, more instant hedge, plant 50cm apart. If you want to form a very tall hedge (5m or taller), plant 1 metre (3’3″) apart.

Most Evergreen Hedging Shrubs (including Laurel, Portugal Laurel and Griselinia) – Plant 50 to 100cm apart (1’8″ to 3’3″ apart). For a quicker, more instant hedge, plant 50cm apart.