Mike Clancy asked 14 years ago
I am committed to Planting a hedge on both sides of my site, Escalonia macrantha is preferred optionI have prepared ground inside an existing mesh fence 150 feet in length at each side. should i plant potted plants in October/November What can i do to prevent frost damage ?
1 Answers
Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago
Escallonia is prone to leaf spot and this puts a question mark over planting it at all.
On anexpsoed site, plain green holly would be a better bet or use hawthorn mixed with holly. Use small plants.
In an expsoed site, planting is best done from pots in April to allow establishment before winter.
