Conifer Hedging Plants
Conifer hedging is a versatile way to create lush, evergreen borders around your garden, driveway, or public spaces. Known for their thick, feathery foliage and rapid growth rates, conifers create a wildlife-friendly wall that offers privacy and wind protection for you while creating shelter for local birds. Once established, these low-maintenance plants need minimal care to keep them looking their best, so you can enjoy a vibrant boundary without added hassle.
Whether you're drawn to fast-growing Leylandii, rich, fragrant Western Red Cedar, or the classic, long-lived English Yew, there are Conifer hedge plants to help you improve any outdoor space. Perfect for creating formal boundaries, large shrubberies, or even ornamental topiaries, these hardy hedges provide visual interest year after year.
Why choose Conifer hedging plants?
Fast-growing options – Some conifers, like Leylandii, can grow up to 90cm per year, providing instant coverage for your garden.
Evergreen for year-round privacy – Conifers are known for their thick, rich foliage, ensuring your garden stays sheltered from prying eyes all year round.
Versatile choices – From the elegant, slow-growing Yew to the quick-growing Leylandii, there’s a conifer to suit any space.
Easy to shape – Conifers take well to regular trimming, making them perfect for structured hedges or topiary.
Hardy and weather-resistant – These hedges are tolerant of wind, frost, and various soil conditions, making them ideal for the UK climate.
Popular Conifer hedging plant varieties
Leylandii (Cupressocyparis leylandii) — As one of the fastest-growing conifer hedges, Leylandii creates a dense screen with feathery, deep green foliage.
Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens') — A fragrant, hardy conifer with rich, glossy green foliage that holds its colour all year round.
English Yew (Taxus baccata) — A slow-growing conifer hedge that’s known for its formal look and ability to be shaped into more intricate topiary.
Monterey cypress 'Goldcrest' (Cupressus macrocarpa 'Goldcrest') — A vibrant golden-green conifer with a fresh citrus scent, adding a light fragrance to garden borders.
Learn more about growing healthy hedges with our Conifer hedging guide.