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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Paul McNulty on April 23, 2012 at 12:15

Have you tried Rochfords?

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Graeme @ BGS on April 23, 2012 at 14:17

My first point of call would be Steve and Tina at www.southwestlandscapecentre.co.uk/Contact.html" target="_blank">http://www.southwestlandscapecentre.co.uk/www.southwestlandscapecentre.co.uk/Contact.html

I am sure they would be more than happy to point you in the right direction if they can't source them for you.

Failing that, I know a few people (clients mainly) have used http://www.hedgesdirect.co.uk and the quality was very good but not sure if they supply in the sizes you require.

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Permalink Reply by Colin Hunt on April 23, 2012 at 17:29

My first thought was Rochfords as Paul has said.  You could try Premier Plants in Ongar

http://www.premierplantsuk.com/

Readyhedge have just supplied us with 95mtrs of Hawthorn, but they also many other types  http://www.readyhedgeltd.com/#

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Permalink Reply by Benedict Green on April 23, 2012 at 17:48

Would be best to buy Taxus as root balled as generally more cost effective and reliable, but you've missed the boat for this season (November to March). Have heard of failures in recent years for Taxus planted in summer, but this is often due to too much or too little water, they don't like wet feet! Would be interested to know if anyone else has heard of any problems?

www.greengardendesign.com

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Permalink Reply by Robert Stoutzker on April 24, 2012 at 7:19

Thanks for all these.Will definately try them. The issue as Benedict highlighted, is that Root Balls are generally the most cost effective way to move ahead, but the season has finished.   

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PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Brian www.mibservices.co.uk on April 24, 2012 at 17:03

Bare root is November to March and the most cost effective surely. Root balled plants are more expensive and can be planted April - May or September - October for best results. 

Benedict Green said:

Would be best to buy Taxus as root balled as generally more cost effective and reliable, but you've missed the boat for this season (November to March). Have heard of failures in recent years for Taxus planted in summer, but this is often due to too much or too little water, they don't like wet feet! Would be interested to know if anyone else has heard of any problems?

www.greengardendesign.com

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Permalink Reply by Linda Secker on April 26, 2012 at 19:45

Not a good idea to plant Taxus bare root - and impossible in that size....

www.mibservices.co.uk said:

Bare root is November to March and the most cost effective surely. Root balled plants are more expensive and can be planted April - May or September - October for best results. 

Benedict Green said:

Would be best to buy Taxus as root balled as generally more cost effective and reliable, but you've missed the boat for this season (November to March). Have heard of failures in recent years for Taxus planted in summer, but this is often due to too much or too little water, they don't like wet feet! Would be interested to know if anyone else has heard of any problems?

www.greengardendesign.com

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