TheScullster wrote:
"Emrys Davies" wrote
This can look good
http://www.hedgesdirect.co.uk/acatal...red_robin.html

Regards,
Emrys Davies.


Thanks Emrys
Yes, I have this elsewhere, it is also popular on the newer estates locally.
Problem is it's a bit woody for a small hedge even if closely trimmed
IYSWIM.
Agreed, as a standalone bush with plenty of space it is quite eye catching.

Phil



Emrys' suggestion of Photinia made me think of this field maple:

http://www.esveld.nl/htmldiaen/a/accrsh.htm

Not evergreen but makes very dense branching when cut regularly. A
very showy and trouble free plant.

-E