Edible Hedging Mix (18 plants)

This collection consists of 18 hedging plants that can be used in a mixed edible hedgerow. The mixture consists of 6 each of the following:

Prunus cerasifera (Cherry Plum)

A fast growing hedge producing tasty red or yellow plums in the late summer. Delicious eaten fresh but also ideal for making jams, wines and liqueurs. The branches are smothered in masses of pure white flowers in early March. Plant 60cm (2ft) apart. Height on despatch: 60-80cm (2-2ft 8in).

Cornus mas (Cornelian Cherry)

Makes a wonderful hedge. An abundance of attractive, small yellow flowers in February are followed by bright red edible cherry-like fruits that can be used to make highly nutritious jellies and compotes. The foliage turns red-purple in the autumn. Plant 60-90cm (2-3ft) apart. Height on despatch: 60-80cm (2ft-2ft 8in).

Corylus avellana (Hazel)

Fast growing hedge covered in long yellow catkins in the spring and delicious nuts in the autumn. Orange-gold autumn leaf colour. Plant 60-90cm (2-3ft) apart. Height on despatch: 60-90cm (2-3ft).

Available for delivery: late November - early May.