Field Maple Hedge, also known as Acer campestre, is a native species particularly adapted to the Swedish climate. It is easy to grow and tolerates both pruning and varying growing conditions. Without pruning, the plant develops into a small tree with dense and branched growth, but it can also be shaped into a compact hedge.

The leaves are small and three- to five-lobed with rounded edges. They are bronze-coloured when emerging, later turning dark green to blue-green and acquiring a golden-yellow autumn colour. The bark is greyish to light green with characteristic cork ridges that give a decorative appearance, especially on older branches.

In May, the field maple hedge blooms with small, light green flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. After flowering, small winged fruits form, which are eaten by birds during the winter.

The plant thrives in almost all soil types, even where the soil can be periodically moist. It tolerates both sun and shade and can be used as a trimmed hedge, untrimmed windbreak, or as a standalone small tree. When planting, it is recommended to use soil improvement and regular watering to ensure good establishment.

Buxus Sempervirens Var. Arborescens is a variant of the common boxwood, known for its dense and upright growth form. It is often used as a hedge plant or for shaped plantings where a classic and well-ordered appearance is desired.

The plant has green, lance-shaped leaves that retain their colour all year round. It thrives best in sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil with moderate nutrient content. The growth rate is moderate, making it easy to maintain its shape and suitable for both low and medium-high hedges.

With a height of around 100–300 cm and a width of 90–120 cm, Buxus Sempervirens Var. Arborescens can be adapted to many types of gardens and parks. It is fully hardy and tolerates pruning well, making it ideal for structured plantings and classic garden designs.

Yew hedge (Taxus baccata) is an evergreen conifer that forms dense, well-branched shrubs with a deep green colour. It is particularly well suited for clipped hedges and topiary figures, as it tolerates even heavy pruning and quickly produces new shoots from old stems.

The plant thrives in both sun and partial shade and does well in most soil types, even where the soil is heavy or less nutrient-rich. It is hardy, wind-resistant, and tolerates a certain level of drought, making it suitable for Scandinavian conditions.

Female plants can produce small, red berries in autumn that are decorative but poisonous. The flesh around the seed, however, is not toxic. The yew is native to Sweden and the rest of the Nordic region and is known for its long lifespan and ability to maintain a dense, green appearance all year round.

When planting as a hedge, it is recommended to plant about four plants per linear metre to achieve a dense and uniform wall. Regular watering and fertilisation during the establishment phase promote healthy growth and a stable root system.

Portuguese laurel, botanically known as Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia', is a medium to large evergreen shrub with dense and harmonious growth. It is often used as a hedge plant, where it can be trimmed into an even and dense shape or left untrimmed as a freely growing shrub.

The plant has oval, dark green leaves with a glossy surface that contrasts with the reddish leaf stalks. This colour combination gives an elegant and lively expression in the garden. In early summer, older plants develop short, upright clusters of small white flowers followed by black, inedible berries that attract birds.

The growth is moderate, and the plant rarely exceeds 2.5 metres in height. It thrives best in sheltered locations and in ordinary, nutrient-rich, well-drained garden soil. On heavy clay soil, it can be beneficial to add gravel or sand for better drainage. Regular watering during the establishment phase is important to ensure a good start.

Portuguese laurel is suitable for both sun and shade and can be used as a trimmed or untrimmed hedge. The dense growth makes it particularly suitable as a privacy screen, and it retains its green foliage all year round.

Large-fruited Aronia (Aronia melanocarpa) is a medium-sized, deciduous shrub with a dense and upright growth habit. It typically grows 1–2 metres tall and 60–90 cm wide and develops a uniform, well-branched structure that makes it suitable for both trimmed and untrimmed hedges.

The shrub sprouts with bronze-coloured leaves that later turn dark green. In spring and early summer, it is covered with many small, white to cream-coloured flowers gathered in round clusters. The flowers attract pollinating insects and have a light scent reminiscent of hawthorn and rowan.

After flowering, black, shiny berries form, about the size of blackcurrants. They are sour but edible and are often used for juice, jam, or as a colouring agent in cooking. The berries are rich in vitamins and antioxidants and are also enjoyed by birds.

In autumn, the shrub displays a striking range of colours in red, copper-red, and orange-red shades, providing a decorative effect in the garden for an extended period. It thrives in ordinary, well-drained garden soil and tolerates both sun and partial shade without special soil requirements.

Large-fruited Aronia is self-fertile and very hardy. It can be used as a solitary shrub, in groups, in mixed hedges, or as a hedge plant, where 2–3 plants per metre are usually planted.

Bird cherry (Prunus padus) is a native tree or large shrub that develops a dense, oval crown. It usually grows 4–8 metres tall but can reach up to 10 metres under favourable conditions. The plant is vigorous with a deep root system and many lateral roots, giving it a high degree of wind resistance.

The flowers appear in May and are arranged in long, hanging clusters. They are white, five-petalled, and have a sweet scent that attracts bees and other pollinators early in the season. The leaves are elliptical with a slightly serrated edge, dark green on the upper side and lighter underneath. Bird cherry blooms early and is therefore also called the May tree.

The fruits are small, dark berries that contain amygdalin (hydrocyanic acid) and should therefore not be eaten by humans. Birds, however, eat them readily and help with seed dispersal. The species thrives in moist soil and tolerates periodic flooding, making it suitable for planting in low-lying areas, along waterways, and in shelterbelts.

The plant is often used in forest and landscape projects where it contributes to dense planting, shelter, and increased biodiversity. It can be planted as a solitary tree, in groups, or as part of a mixed hedge.

Red Barberry for hedge, also known as Berberis thunbergii 'Atropurpurea', is a deciduous shrub with characteristic purple-red, oval leaves. In autumn, the leaves turn bronze-coloured, giving the hedge a striking play of colours throughout the season.

The plant grows to a medium height and usually reaches 100–200 cm tall and about 100 cm wide. It has an upright growth form and is equipped with thorns, making it suitable for hedges that are intended to serve as a natural boundary or protection against intruders.

In May–June, the Barberry blooms with small yellow flowers, which may later be followed by red berries. It thrives best in sun or partial shade and in ordinary garden soil, and it is fully hardy under Swedish climate conditions.

Red Barberry can be used both as a trimmed and untrimmed hedge, but also as a solitary shrub in plantings where a colourful and robust plant with low maintenance requirements is desired.

Bridal Wreath Spirea (Spiraea x vanhouttei) is a deciduous shrub that develops into a medium to large plant with an upright and slightly spreading growth habit. It forms many fine branches that give a dense and harmonious appearance, suitable both as a standalone shrub and as a hedge.

In May, the plant is covered with a multitude of small, white flowers that sit in round clusters along the young branches. The flowers have a light fragrance and provide a striking, bright expression in the garden. After flowering, small, dry seed capsules develop.

The leaves are small, green, and slightly serrated, and in autumn they take on golden to orange hues. Bridal Wreath Spirea thrives in sun to partial shade and tolerates strong wind. It is fully hardy and grows in most soil types as long as the soil is not waterlogged.

The plant is often used as a clipped or unclipped hedge but also fits well in groups or as a solitary ornamental plant. For hedge planting, three plants per linear metre are recommended.

Spike Serviceberry (Amelanchier spicata) is a large, deciduous shrub with a naturally narrow and upright growth form. It produces many branches and over time develops a dense and twiggy appearance, making it suitable for untrimmed hedges and windbreaks.

In May and June, the shrub blooms with many small, white flowers that are grouped in spikes and attract bees and other pollinators. Later in the summer, small purple to blue-black berries develop, which are quickly eaten by birds.

The leaves are blue-green with a lighter underside and turn distinct yellow to reddish-brown in autumn. The bark is smooth and grey-brown, even on older branches, giving the plant an attractive appearance all year round.

Spike Serviceberry thrives in most well-drained soil types and tolerates full sun, partial shade, and shade. It is wind-resistant and can handle some salt exposure, making it suitable for exposed locations. It can grow up to about 4 metres tall and 1.5–3 metres wide.

When planting, it is recommended to use nutrient-rich, well-drained soil and to water regularly during establishment. As a hedge, 2–3 plants per linear metre are usually planted.

Giant Thuja 'Martin' (Thuja plicata 'Martin') is an evergreen conifer with strong, broad columnar growth. It quickly forms a dense and uniform hedge that provides effective screening and wind protection all year round.

The leaves consist of flat, scale-like foliage in a deep dark green colour that retains its colour during winter. Young plants often have vigorous shoots and a more open growth habit but quickly become dense with regular pruning.

The variety is very hardy and thrives in most soil types as long as the soil is not waterlogged. It prefers sun or partial shade and tolerates both wind and cold well.

Giant Thuja 'Martin' normally does not flower when kept as a clipped hedge. However, untrimmed plants can produce small, tulip-shaped cones that change from green to light brown.

When planting, it is recommended to ensure good soil quality and drainage. Regular watering and fertilisation during the establishment phase promote a strong root system and dense growth. The hedge can be trimmed to maintain an even shape and density.

Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) is a native deciduous plant often used as a hedge due to its dense and well-branched growth. It develops many fine side shoots and a continuous leader shoot, giving a compact structure that retains its density even during the winter months.

The leaves are small, oval, and fresh green with finely serrated edges. In autumn, they take on golden hues, and some of the dry leaves often remain on the branches during winter, providing some screening year-round.

The bark is smooth and grey, while young shoots have a brownish tone with short, soft hairs. The plant blooms in spring with small, hanging catkins, but trimmed hedges rarely produce flowers or fruit.

Hornbeam is very hardy and tolerates wind, shade, and varying soil conditions. It can grow in both nutrient-rich and heavy soil but thrives best in well-drained garden soil. On light sandy soil, soil improvement is recommended to ensure optimal growth.

When planting as a hedge, about four plants per linear metre are recommended to achieve a dense and uniform hedge. It can also be used in mixed hedgerows or as a standalone tree in gardens and parks.