Plant Details - Evergreen Hedge

Question 1

Taxus baccata

Evergreen hedge

Answer 1

Boundaries and dividing gardens
Narrow leathery leaves, dark green, two rows on a shoot.
Berries - female plants only, red and fleshy
12m X 8m
Doesn’t like very wet soil.
-15c

Question 2

Ilex aquifolium

Evergreen Hedge

Answer 2

20m X 6m
Formal & wildlife gardens
Intruder proof boundaries

Slow, steady growth
Glossy, spiky leaves
Male and female plants needed for berries

Question 3

Lavandula angustifolia

Evergreen hedge

Answer 3

80cm X 60cm.  Bushy, dwarf shrub. 
Aromatic, colourful low screen.
Knot garden edging
Cottage gardens
Slim, aromatic, silvery leaves. Spikes of small, fragrant, violet/blue flowers.  Full sum -15c

Question 4

Prunus lusitanica

Evergreen hedge

Answer 4

10m X 10m
Formal and informal hedge.
Dense, evergreen shrub. Large, glossy leaves
Slender spikes of white flowers and purple fruits
Moist soil -5c

Question 5

Photinia X fraseri ‘Red Robin’

Evergreen hedge

Answer 5

5m X 5m
Decorative, informal hedge or screen
Dense shrub, glossy dark reddish green leaves, bright red when young.
Moist soil
-5c