Ilex Crenata hedging- to stagger or not to stagger?

[Never_Enough]

Just wondered if any of the experts on here that have planted Ilex Crenata and/or Buxus for that matter find that staggering their lines is preferable?

I found that staggering Yew hedges when young was preferable for density, and wondered if it was similar with these.

Thanks.

 

[Logan]

It all depends on if you want a thick hedge or not.

 

[Tetters]

I think that when planting hedges with the same species staggering works very well, and gives cover more quickly. The Ilex is great, and tough !

In the case of mixed hedges the same thing certainly doesn`t apply

Edit !! I don`t think you`ll find any experts - we are all still learning

 

[Logan]

Just wondered if any of the experts on here

I'm not a expert, still learning but know a lot. i think.

 

[Never_Enough]

Thanks, In the end I went with 2 rows fairly close together to make a nice compact mini hedge.

 

[Tetters]

Hope it does well for you. Will you be showing us a photo ? We`d like that

 

[Never_Enough]

Hope it does well for you. Will you be showing us a photo ? We`d like that

Will do if I can get a decent picture from my phone.

Thanks