"A Davis" wrote in message
...
Hello All

I've just bought 3 Leylandii hedges, & I am aware that they can grow as
big
as you let them.

But I wondered how far they should be planted away from my Pond, to ensure
that their roots don't interfere with the lining?

I had heard that a tree's roots reach out as wide as the tree, but I don't
know how this applies to hedges.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Regards Al

Everything depends on the soil
In my light sandy soil one neighbours Leylandii has roots that spread at
least 10 ft and a good 4 inches thick
The few leylandi we once had sent out roots in all directions to 6 ft and
the roots were at least 3 inches in diameter .......they were one hell of a
job to remove i can tell you

"A Davis" wrote in message
...
Hello All

I've just bought 3 Leylandii hedges, & I am aware that they can grow as
big
as you let them.

But I wondered how far they should be planted away from my Pond, to ensure
that their roots don't interfere with the lining?

I had heard that a tree's roots reach out as wide as the tree, but I don't
know how this applies to hedges.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Regards Al

Everything depends on the soil
In my light sandy soil one neighbours Leylandii has roots that spread at
least 10 ft and a good 4 inches thick
The few leylandi we once had sent out roots in all directions to 6 ft and
the roots were at least 3 inches in diameter .......they were one hell of a
job to remove i can tell you

"Jane Ransom" wrote in message
...
In article , A Davis
writes
Hello All

I've just bought 3 Leylandii hedges, & I am aware that they can
grow as big
as you let them.

But I wondered how far they should be planted away from my Pond, to
ensure
that their roots don't interfere with the lining?

It's not the roots you should be worrying about but the bits that
will
fall off it and blow into the water! It's bad enough keeping a path
free
of these 'leaves', but they will ruin the water in your pond


......... 'Sits here, reading this, open mouthed and gob smacked!!!

What sort of leylandii do you have Jane, that drops its foliage (in
sufficient quantities) to pollute a pond?

My pond is sheltered on its North side by two leylandii and the pond
is in a very healthy state with a myriad of wild life. Now, I do
confess to covering the pond while trimming is in progress but for 364
days of the year the pond fends for itself with no problems. No
Problems.

I spend far more time removing the fallen leaves of the Betula pendula
providing summer shade on the South-west side.

What have people got against leylandii?

--
ned

"Jane Ransom" wrote in message
...
In article , A Davis
writes
Hello All

I've just bought 3 Leylandii hedges, & I am aware that they can
grow as big
as you let them.

But I wondered how far they should be planted away from my Pond, to
ensure
that their roots don't interfere with the lining?

It's not the roots you should be worrying about but the bits that
will
fall off it and blow into the water! It's bad enough keeping a path
free
of these 'leaves', but they will ruin the water in your pond


......... 'Sits here, reading this, open mouthed and gob smacked!!!

What sort of leylandii do you have Jane, that drops its foliage (in
sufficient quantities) to pollute a pond?

My pond is sheltered on its North side by two leylandii and the pond
is in a very healthy state with a myriad of wild life. Now, I do
confess to covering the pond while trimming is in progress but for 364
days of the year the pond fends for itself with no problems. No
Problems.

I spend far more time removing the fallen leaves of the Betula pendula
providing summer shade on the South-west side.

What have people got against leylandii?

--
ned

In article , (AK) wrote:

Before planting lleylandii, remember that as of November last year
High hedges are now part of the Antisocial Behaviour Act

And remember that it applies to other hedges too
And remember that leylandiiphobia is very common in this newsgroup.
And remember that the RHS has given a Leylandii it's "Award Of Garden
Merit"

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com
A useful bit of gardening software at http://www.netservs.com/garden/

In article , (AK) wrote:

Before planting lleylandii, remember that as of November last year
High hedges are now part of the Antisocial Behaviour Act

And remember that it applies to other hedges too
And remember that leylandiiphobia is very common in this newsgroup.
And remember that the RHS has given a Leylandii it's "Award Of Garden
Merit"

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com
A useful bit of gardening software at http://www.netservs.com/garden/

"Jane Ransom" wrote in message
...
In article , A Davis
writes
Hello All

I've just bought 3 Leylandii hedges, & I am aware that they can
grow as big
as you let them.

But I wondered how far they should be planted away from my Pond, to
ensure
that their roots don't interfere with the lining?

It's not the roots you should be worrying about but the bits that
will
fall off it and blow into the water! It's bad enough keeping a path
free
of these 'leaves', but they will ruin the water in your pond


......... 'Sits here, reading this, open mouthed and gob smacked!!!

What sort of leylandii do you have Jane, that drops its foliage (in
sufficient quantities) to pollute a pond?

My pond is sheltered on its North side by two leylandii and the pond
is in a very healthy state with a myriad of wild life. Now, I do
confess to covering the pond while trimming is in progress but for 364
days of the year the pond fends for itself with no problems. No
Problems.

I spend far more time removing the fallen leaves of the Betula pendula
providing summer shade on the South-west side.

What have people got against leylandii?

--
ned

"A Davis" wrote in message
...
Hello All

I've just bought 3 Leylandii hedges,

One day you or your successor is going to be very sorry about that.

& I am aware that they can grow as big
as you let them.

Franz

"Jane Ransom" wrote in message
...
In article , A Davis
writes
Hello All

I've just bought 3 Leylandii hedges, & I am aware that they can
grow as big
as you let them.

But I wondered how far they should be planted away from my Pond, to
ensure
that their roots don't interfere with the lining?

It's not the roots you should be worrying about but the bits that
will
fall off it and blow into the water! It's bad enough keeping a path
free
of these 'leaves', but they will ruin the water in your pond


......... 'Sits here, reading this, open mouthed and gob smacked!!!

What sort of leylandii do you have Jane, that drops its foliage (in
sufficient quantities) to pollute a pond?

My pond is sheltered on its North side by two leylandii and the pond
is in a very healthy state with a myriad of wild life. Now, I do
confess to covering the pond while trimming is in progress but for 364
days of the year the pond fends for itself with no problems. No
Problems.

I spend far more time removing the fallen leaves of the Betula pendula
providing summer shade on the South-west side.

What have people got against leylandii?

--
ned

In article ,
(nambucca) wrote:

In my light sandy soil one neighbours Leylandii has roots that spread
at least 10 ft and a good 4 inches thick
The few leylandi we once had sent out roots in all directions to 6 ft
and the roots were at least 3 inches in diameter

Can you tell us the maximum height these plants were ever allowed to
reach?

(NB: I'm not asking their present size or their potential)

Thanks!

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com
A useful bit of gardening software at http://www.netservs.com/garden/

"A Davis" wrote in message
...
Hello All

I've just bought 3 Leylandii hedges,

One day you or your successor is going to be very sorry about that.

& I am aware that they can grow as big
as you let them.

Franz

In article ,
(nambucca) wrote:

In my light sandy soil one neighbours Leylandii has roots that spread
at least 10 ft and a good 4 inches thick
The few leylandi we once had sent out roots in all directions to 6 ft
and the roots were at least 3 inches in diameter

Can you tell us the maximum height these plants were ever allowed to
reach?

(NB: I'm not asking their present size or their potential)

Thanks!

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com
A useful bit of gardening software at http://www.netservs.com/garden/

"A Davis" wrote in message
...
Hello All

I've just bought 3 Leylandii hedges,

One day you or your successor is going to be very sorry about that.

& I am aware that they can grow as big
as you let them.

Franz

"A Davis" wrote in message
...
Hello All

I've just bought 3 Leylandii hedges,

One day you or your successor is going to be very sorry about that.

& I am aware that they can grow as big
as you let them.

Franz

In article ,
(nambucca) wrote:

In my light sandy soil one neighbours Leylandii has roots that spread
at least 10 ft and a good 4 inches thick
The few leylandi we once had sent out roots in all directions to 6 ft
and the roots were at least 3 inches in diameter

Can you tell us the maximum height these plants were ever allowed to
reach?

(NB: I'm not asking their present size or their potential)

Thanks!

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com
A useful bit of gardening software at http://www.netservs.com/garden/