Hedgerow spacing

We can offer you advice on this once the type of hedgerow has been decided.

Hedgerows are usually formed of a double staggered row. When deciding which pattern to follow, think about why you are planting the hedgerow and how you intend to manage it.

In the table below are our recommendations for a range of species.

Hedgerow Spacing: Recommendations

Species	Spacing in rows	Species	Spacing in rows
Lonicera nitida	12″ single	Beech	18″ double
Holly	12″ single	Blackthorn	12″ double
Laurel	24″ single	Field maple	12″ single
Lawson’s Cypress	24-36″ single	Quickthorn	9″ double
Leylandii	24-36″ single	Ramanus rose	12″ double
Privet	12″ single	Mixed hedge	6-9” double
Yew	18-24″ single

Hedgerows are usually planted in either single or double staggered rows