Hedges around fruit orchards are a familiar phenomenon. They usually involve a hedge of, for example, black alder, hornbeam or privet.

Based on research by PC Fruit, Jongenelen Plants has composed a mixed hedge that can be used to stimulate a wide range of biodiversity. The 8 species of plants in the fruit hedge were selected for their appeal to natural enemies in the (hard)fruit plot. The species and their properties have been compiled on a poster which can be found here: xxx

The mixed hedge has the same maintenance as an ordinary alder hedge, for example. The hedge is easy to 'shave'/prune and deserves the same attention as a normal hedge. The hedge is deliberately constructed with species that also grow in height so that the hedge not only attracts natural enemies but also serves as a wind and emission screen.

The hedge can be planted around the plot and, depending on the size of the plot, can also be planted in the middle of the plot. With interplanting, we ensure that even in large plots, natural enemies are sufficiently introduced into the plot.

The hedge consists of native woodland plants and includes the following species:

Acer campestre (field maple)
Euonymus europaeus (cardinal hat)
Ligustrum vulgare (wild privet)
Rhamnus frangula (dirt tree)
Salix caprea (forest willow)
Corylus avellana (hazel)
Carpinus betulus (hornbeam)
Alnus glutinosa (black alder)

Careful species selection has been done to also ensure that no undesirables are attracted, for example fire blight.
When purchasing this hedge, customers will receive planting advice so that the right mix can be made in the hedge.

Of course, we also supply 'normal' hedges, e.g. black alder or hornbeam!