Edible Hedging Mix (18 Plants)

Product Description

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 & 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 & compotes. The foliage turns red-violet 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 & 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.