Spec req'd for planting a hedgerow

[mattplace]

Does anyone have a spec's for planting a hedgerow or any tips on points to include?

The hedgerow is to be planted as a clause of a sale of a small corner of a field to a neighbouring property so we need a good specification to be included. Otherwise i could see the new owner sticking a few plants in the ground and claiming that as a hedge!

 

The original hedgerows in the fields are a mix of hazel, hawthorn, blackthorn and holly.

 

Is there a BS for hedgerow planting?

 

The hedge will need to be stockproof eventually but a stock fence will also be erected behind the hedge

What points should be included for the spec?

 

 

- 40-60cm rootball plants?

- what spacing?

- staggered or straight planting?

- what protction guards?

- mulch/weed control?

 

Any help much appreciated!

[One Buck]

Loads of info here,

 

All about hedges | Hedgelink - working together for the UK's hedgerows

[felixthelogchopper]

40-60cm bare root plants, double spaced @5 plants per metre, staked and spiralled, mulch to finish. Species wise, stick to what you have around the rest of the field.

[Robbie]

Agree with felix, 5 plants per metre in double staggered rows, rows 30cm apart & the plant 40cm apart . Just planted 300m of Native country mix. Hawthorn, Blackthorn, maple, hazel, spindle, wayfaring tree etc. But would stick to what is in the rest of the field. I used spirals and canes to stop the rabbits.

[Jamie M]

Yep I agree with Felix and Robbie, spot on.

[Spruce Pirate]

We normally do 6 plants per metre, staggered, 30cm between the rows, 30cm in the row.

 

Pre-plant band spray with round-up is also quite normal.

 

Other than that, as in above posts.

[hedgesparrow]

planting native hedging hawthorn,blackthorn buckthorn maple wayfaring.

5 plants to the mtr stagard planting boot apart ideal to lay in later years .

60 to 90cm plants 50p each or 90to 120cm plants aprox 80p each.

good source for good plants mill tree farms winchester. or murry mc clean abingdon both top notch plants ask either for a native mix and will do it for you saves working out what mix you need

[Dorset Hedgelayer]

+1 For all the above:thumbup1:

[dumper]

Don't forget to have a good fence on either side