Although can produce a gloriously, large specimen tree if left to grow un trimmed, it does make a great hedge & it easy to keep in shape, Once in full leaf the hedge has a light, feathery finish & the mid green leaves look great in summer sunshine, Beneficial to wildlife with a dense stem structure suitable for nesting birds & winged seeds are devoured by small birds in autumn, You will receive 18 plants growing in 9cm pots., We recommend single spaced plant of 20cm apart to form a hedge of approx 3.5m, These are well rooted & depending on the time of year may not have any leaf on or may be just starting to appear.