Irish provenance hedgerow species

All species included in this mix are native to Ireland and of Irish provenance, selected to reflect traditional hedgerow composition and support local ecosystems.

This mix helps to:

• create a living boundary between properties

• provide shelter from wind and increased privacy

• support birds, pollinators, and small mammals

• improve soil structure and water quality

• filter dust and airborne pollutants

Is this the right hedgerow for you?

Choose the Traditional Irish Native Hedgerow Mix if you want:

• A layered, natural hedgerow with both trees and shrubs

• A hedge that is allowed to grow taller and more informal over time

• Maximum biodiversity value, with flowering, fruiting, evergreen and deciduous species

• A long-term landscape feature for farms, rural gardens, field boundaries, or rewilding projects

Prefer something lower maintenance?
If you’re looking for a neater hedge that’s easier to manage, our Easy-Cut Irish Native Hedgerow Mix is designed for simpler trimming and more compact growth.

How to plant an Irish native hedge

• Plant at a minimum of 3 plants per metre

• For a denser hedge, plant in two staggered rows, up to 5 plants per metre

• Place shrubs (Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Hazel) mainly in the back row

• Plant tree species towards the front

• For a natural look, plant trees at random spacing rather than in straight lines

• Plant in free-draining soil during the dormant season

Traditional hedgerows also create vital corridors for native plant species, including Irish wildflowers and long-established woodland plants that are increasingly under pressure.

These bare-root species are suitable for planting a new hedge or strengthening an existing one.

Managing your traditional hedgerow

Tree species
(Crab Apple, Scots Pine, Oak, Rowan, Wild Cherry)

• Allow to grow naturally to maturity

• Minimal or no pruning required

Shrub species
(Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Hazel)

• Allow to grow freely for the first two years

• Prune every two years thereafter to shape and encourage dense growth at the base

• Early formative pruning helps prevent gaps developing

Storage on delivery

If you are not ready to plant within six days of receiving your plants:

• Heel them in by covering roots with damp soil or sand

• Keep cool, shaded, and moist until planting

Included species:
Hawthorn | Blackthorn | Oak | Rowan | Hazel | Crab Apple | Scots Pine | Wild Cherry