Quercus robur (Hedging)

Oak can be easily grown as a hedging plant, with its robust growth and branching habit quickly forming a dense screen of the well-known leaves, acorns that form in late summer and are well loved by wildlife, and the hedge will also host many insects and other creatures, including nesting birds in spring. Quercus robur, which is very easy to grow and shape, can also be incorporated into a mixed native hedging scheme. 12m (39') tall. 8m (26') spread 45cm planting distance (18). A single-line hedge requires three plants per metre.