Evergreen Hedge Plants

Choosing the right evergreen hedge for your garden

Evergreen hedging brings colour and structure to the garden, even during the quieter winter months. Choosing the right variety depends on the privacy you need, the space available and the growing conditions in your garden.

Photinia 'Red Robin' is a popular choice for colourful garden hedging. Its glossy green leaves are complemented by bright red new growth in spring, while regular trimming encourages a dense, attractive hedge.

Italian cypress offers something quite different. Its tall, upright form makes it particularly effective for creating formal avenues, architectural planting and vertical interest in sheltered, sunny gardens. It is better suited to structured planting than a conventional dense hedge.

Planting larger evergreen hedge plants

Choosing established plants can give your garden a more developed appearance from the outset. Before planting, consider the mature height and spread of each variety, along with the soil, drainage and sunlight available.

Most evergreen hedging benefits from well-drained soil and regular watering while the roots establish. Photinia generally prefers a sheltered position in sun or partial shade, while Italian cypress needs a sunny, sheltered spot with good drainage.

Buying evergreen hedging in bulk

Planning a longer boundary or larger garden project? We can help you explore suitable planting options and quantities. Browse our bulk tree deals, discover our full hedging collection or consider native hedge plants for a more traditional wildlife-friendly boundary.

Our MyTree™ care guidance can help you look after your plants as they establish. For larger orders, availability enquiries or specialist delivery requirements, contact our team. We're happy to help you plan a planting scheme that will grow beautifully over time.