RHS Level 2 lesson 1 R2111- Evergreen plants for hedges/screens

Question 1

Evergreen common English plant used for formal hedges grows 30cm a year medium sized bushy very dark green leaves arranged in two rows on the shoots female plant has red berries in the autumn height 12m x 8m any well drained soil good plant for clipping into decorative topiary and dense hedges.

Answer 1

Taxus baccata

Question 2

popular evergreen/semievergreen shrub , rich oval shaped green leaves and masses of delicate white flowers that bloom in summer. suitable for exposed areas such as the coast and inland will grow well drained soils . height upto 5 metres. can be trimmed short for a formal hedge.

Answer 2

Ligustrum ovalifolium ( privet)

Question 3

Evergreen hedging plant with dark green pointed glossy leaves on striking dark pink or maroon stems grows to 8m height suited to less exposed sites or sheltered sites . small white flowers in summer along with red berries in the autumn ideal for a formal situation avoid exceptionally windy sites where windburn could be a problem.

Answer 3

Prunus lustianica (laurel)

Question 4

Evergreen slow growing suited to inland , coastal or exposed sites and full sun to full shade, used for its dense leafy appearance and can be easily clipped into topiary ideal for hedge borders and parterre knotwork it has small dark evergreen leave
s 10cm growth rate a year can reach final height

Answer 4

Buxus sempervirens (box)

Question 5

Ever green informal hedge that boasts red, glossy leaves in the spring and summer before maturing to lush dark green foliage in winter. Spring display of clusters of delicate white flowers against vivid scarlet foliage. easily maintained up to a height 4m suited to both exposed or inland sites well drained soils protect young plants in the winter.

Answer 5

Photinia x fraseri ‘ Red Robin’