Ligustrum - ovalifolium.

Green privet is a very useful evergreen and makes a fabulous, dense hedge. It does well in most soils and situations. Fragrant white flowers in summer if untrimmed.

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Cupressocyparis - leylandii.

This extremely vigorous evergreen conifer can grow up to 1 metre per year when established. As a hedge, it is excellent if well maintained and kept to 2 - 3 metres high....more

Large evergreen shrub with glossy, rounded foliage. Splendid in seaside areas as a windbreak or hedge. Not fully hardy in cold districts. Often clipped like a privet. Can grow to make a magnificent ta...more

Prunus-lauro-rotundifolia.

This fairly broad leaved form of the evergreen cherry laurel is vigorous and bushy. It will grow well in shade and will put up with a dry site.

Plant 60 cm apart in a ...more

Buxus - sempervirens

The common box is a slow growing evergreen shrub used mainly for hedging and topiary. Best in well drained, sunny position but tolerant of light shade.

Plant 40 cm apart in a s...more

Suitable for hedging, green leaves turning orange-red in autumn.

Plant 12" (30cm) apart

Grow at a rate of 12" (30cm) per year

Full height 5ft (150cm)...more

Evergreen with dark shiny green leaves, blue berries, golden orange flowers in spring.

Plant 12" (30cm) apart

Grow at a rate of 12" (30cm) per year

Full Height 6-7ft (180-210cm)...more