At Woolpit Nurseries we stock hedging plants for privacy, structure and wildlife. From Portuguese Laurel to Red Robin and native hedging mixes, our plants are hardy, healthy and ready to plant in Suffolk gardens. Our friendly team can help you choose the right varieties for your soil and space.
Our Range of Hedging Plants
All our hedging plants are potted and ready to plant, ideal for creating natural, long-lasting garden boundaries. Popular choices include:
Laurel
Fast-growing, dense and ideal for screening.
Portuguese Laurel
Glossy evergreen leaves on red stems, hardy and elegant.
Privet
Classic, easy to shape, semi-evergreen.
Yew
Formal, slow-growing hedge for classic English gardens.
Red Robin (Photinia)
Striking red young leaves, colourful and evergreen.
Beech and Copper Beech
Attractive deciduous hedges that hold leaves into winter.
Leylandii
Fast-growing evergreen for large gardens and windbreaks.
Thuja Cypress
Soft-textured evergreen with fresh green foliage.
Evergreen vs Deciduous Hedges
Evergreen hedging such as Portuguese Laurel, Yew and Privet provides year-round colour and privacy.
Deciduous varieties like Beech and Hornbeam bring changing seasonal interest, with leaves turning golden in autumn before falling.
Best Hedging for Suffolk Gardens
Our hedging plants are grown to thrive in Suffolk’s climate – from dry sandy soils to heavier clay. Choose from:
- Wildlife-friendly mixed hedging – Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Hazel and Field Maple.
- Colourful hedging – Red Robin or Copper Beech for bright foliage year-round.
- Security hedging – thorny species such as Blackthorn or Holly make natural barriers.
When to Plant Hedging
Autumn and early spring are ideal for planting hedging plants. Potted hedging can be planted any time of year, provided you keep it well-watered in dry spells. Bare root plants are best planted from November to March while dormant.
Visit Woolpit Nurseries – Shop In Person
Find us just off the A14 near Woolpit, between Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket. Browse fresh stock, get friendly local advice, and choose the best plants for your space.
No online sales – visit in person.
Hedging Plants – FAQs
Laurel, Yew, Privet, Portuguese Laurel, and Photinia Red Robin all thrive in Suffolk gardens.
Yes – we stock a wide selection including Laurel, Privet, Yew and Red Robin for year-round greenery.
Autumn and early spring are best for root establishment, though potted hedging can be planted year-round.
No – Woolpit Nurseries only sells in person so you can choose the healthiest plants for your garden.