Cutting Hedge on December?

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  1. hedgefog

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    Leylandii wouldn't be my likings at all, be it hedges or trees, but they were there in next door neighbors garden long before we moved to this house, so we are just getting on with them.

    It is not pretty to see or easy plant to prune by all means, but it gives privacy between neighbors :)

    Another consolation is that the Leylandii are planted on our east, so when the Sun rises in the morning from the east blocked by them, but then immediately the Sun moves away through South towards to West, so it is not blocking any sun lights during the whole day to us, so it is OK.
     
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      The much maligned Leylandi. Ive got a 15m one thats 30 years old, 2 meters high,green,healthy,trimmed twice a year that gives good privacy, a good wind break from northerly winds in winter and every year provides a nesting site for the wood pigeon family.

      Not a thug if looked after and can look good too.
       
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        I quite like leylandii when it been looked after some are ridiculous thoguh , some will go nice a tight and look like a carpet. Trimmed side of this one today I'll finish the rest off later this week it a good 15ft tall (picture before trim), they are supposed to be good for filtering pollution as well ideal if you live near a busy road DSC_0045[1].JPG
         
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          Leylandii Castlewellan Gold is a pretty decent form though. I used to look after a 30' or so hedge of it. It was looked after right from the start, wider at the base than at the top and kept to less than 2 metres. Looked impressive :)
           
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            Yes the gold get a far better top on them nice and dense, they seem to go thinner on the side with less sunlight than the dark green ones in my opinion, the growth habit more vertical as well. I do like beach hedges personally and yew.

            Used to cut a conifer hedge which were silly in my opinion , it must of been going on around 25ft tall, I only did it cause they were such nice people , as soon as they sold the house I noped right out of their :runforhills:
             
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              Although I normally advocate not to have a Leylandii hedge it certainly suits a purpose in the right circumstances - but it needs proper attention and at the right time of year. I still have one L. hedge as it hides the neighbour's garage.
               
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              I grew this golden Leylandii hedge from cuttings about 20 years ago, and up until now it has been an asset as it separated the different areas on the campsite. I have cut it every December - until very recently with clippers :phew:

              As you can see, it has now succumbed to the dreaded ''brown patch'' syndrome, and we are trying to decide how to go about replacing it.
              @Verdun `s idea of leaving some trunks in as fence posts, and growing sturdy climbers on a wire trellis seems like a good option :ideaIPB:- hadn`t thought of that...... We`re considering leaving one and taking out three in order to prepare and improve the soil before planting, possibly including some akebia quinata, alpina clematis, montanas, and some later flowering species - along with Lonicera halliana, and x americana.... possibly adding variegated Ivy for extra cover.

              Wonder if that would work :scratch::scratch::scratch:
               
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              • LauraRoslin

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                If it does, it will be lovely!
                 
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                How about some Viburnum Tinus and some Euonymeece?
                 
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                Euonymus 'emerald n gold' might be a good idea at the base to thicken it up a bit - thanks for the suggestion @shiney ..... :dbgrtmb:
                 
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