Advice on New Hedge in the shade of an Oak

[farmer rod]

Anyone got any thoughts on which hedgeing plant would prosper the best under and oak tree?

 

We usually plant a mixed hedge on the farm, and most of them have done really well, but not even the brambles thrive under this tree, hence the question, What would you plant? (Anything as long as its native)

[kev7937]

Holly

[slim reaper]

Holly

another vote for Holly, I cut down an overgrown Lawson Cyprus hedge and there were several Hollies growing happily underneath.

slim

[Quercus-90]

Holly for cheaper option, or bit more expensive Laurel

 

 

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[10 Bears]

Holly is always a possibility - but Ill throw in a couple of others to give you some choice. All suggested on the basis of good shade tolerance:

 

Yew - good for berries/birds (my preference)

Beech - retains leaves in winter form

Hornbeam - much underrated, but can be good in hedges

Field Maple - smaller, interesting leaves/bark

[Quercus-90]

Holly is always a possibility - but Ill throw in a couple of others to give you some choice. All suggested on the basis of good shade tolerance:

 

Yew - good for berries/birds (my preference)

Beech - retains leaves in winter form

Hornbeam - much underrated, but can be good in hedges

Field Maple - smaller, interesting leaves/bark

 

 

Fagus, Carpinus, and acer campastre will not do as well in the shade.

Taxus is very! Slow growing.

 

 

 

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[One Buck]

Fagus, Carpinus, and acer campastre will not do as well in the shade.

Taxus is very! Slow growing.

 

 

 

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Taxus is also poisonous to animals so no good in a field situation like this.

 

+1 Holly.

[farmer rod]

Thanks for the advice guys, going to go for beach with holly every now and then. We hadnt though of either of these as they are not in the usual mix.

 

Im afraid as a stock farmer, both laurel and yew are out. I lost two very good steers last winter to yew on some ground that we graze. The amount required for a fatality is very small.

[10 Bears]

Fagus, Carpinus, and acer campastre will not do as well in the shade.

 

Well, that's your opinion, however the Forestry Commission don't agree with you. Please see table 3 of this document http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/fcin29.pdf/$FILE/fcin29.pdf

 

The shade tolerances of seedlings, saplings and mature stock are all different, but it is well known that the species you identify will grown in heavy shade in their younger years.

[Quercus-90]

Well, that's your opinion, however the Forestry Commission don't agree with you. Please see table 3 of this document http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/fcin29.pdf/$FILE/fcin29.pdf

 

The shade tolerances of seedlings, saplings and mature stock are all different, but it is well known that the species you identify will grown in heavy shade in their younger years.

 

Handy bit of info, thanks !

 

 

 

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