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Copper Beech Hedge - NOW GONE


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We've had to remove our copper beech hedge, which was planted about 5 years ago. 30 plants in total, each about 1.5 metres high. It has been very happy here, but recently had to be removed to make room. These plants created a 6 metre wide hedge for us, when planted in two rows. In a single row you could create a 10-12 metre hedge.


We've dug up each plant and each one is currently heeled back down into the ground, where they have been for a couple of weeks so have had plenty of water. I think they will all survive, though of course a couple might not make it.


They are FREE to a loving home but probably all need to go together.


Collection only from SE22. Get yourself a ready made hedge!

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Hi, I’m interested!


Odd question perhaps, what is the depth of them currently? I’m thinking they would be great to replace an old fence at the front of the house…


Could you send a photo? As they would be planted in a planter so trying to get a sense of scale.


Would love to give them a home if it works

Thanks



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We've had to remove our copper beech hedge, which was planted about 5 years ago. 30 plants in total, each about 1.5 metres high. It has been very happy here, but recently had to be removed to make room. These plants created a 6 metre wide hedge for us, when planted in two rows. In a single row you could create a 10-12 metre hedge.


We've dug up each plant and each one is currently heeled back down into the ground, where they have been for a couple of weeks so have had plenty of water. I think they will all survive, though of course a couple might not make it.


They are FREE to a loving home but probably all need to go together.


Collection only from SE22. Get yourself a ready made hedge!

I don't have a photo of them as a hedge I'm afraid (never took one!) and a photo of them as they are now wouldn't give you much of idea of their ultimate size. However these plants are established - they are 8 years old - so unlikely to be suitable for a container. Thanks very much!

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