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White Cedar 'Brabant' | Thuja Occidentalis 'Brabant' | 1m Instant Hedging Length
  • White Cedar 'Brabant' | Thuja Occidentalis 'Brabant' | 1m Instant Hedging Length
  • White Cedar 'Brabant' | Thuja Occidentalis 'Brabant' | 1m Instant Hedging Length
  • White Cedar 'Brabant' | Thuja Occidentalis 'Brabant' | 1m Instant Hedging Length
  • White Cedar 'Brabant' | Thuja Occidentalis 'Brabant' | 1m Instant Hedging Length
  • White Cedar 'Brabant' | Thuja Occidentalis 'Brabant' | 1m Instant Hedging Length
  • White Cedar 'Brabant' | Thuja Occidentalis 'Brabant' | 1m Instant Hedging Length
White Cedar 'Brabant' | Thuja Occidentalis 'Brabant' | 1m Instant Hedging Length

Instant Hedging

White Cedar 'Brabant' | Thuja Occidentalis 'Brabant' | 1m Instant Hedging Length

£320.00
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AT A GLANCE

Chosen for its fresh green colour and fast, reliable growth, Thuja ‘Brabant’ creates a strong, year-round privacy screen. Its soft, feathery evergreen foliage and neat, upright habit deliver a smart, classic look suited to both modern and traditional properties.

  • Evergreen
  • Conifer
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
FREE Delivery

Enjoy FREE mainland UK pallet delivery on all our instant hedging. Orders are typically dispatched and delivered within 30 working days of purchase. 

Your plants arrive securely wrapped on pallets, ensuring they stay protected and ready for planting. Deliveries are curbside only and require solid access for an 18-tonne lorry and pump truck.

For properties with restricted access or locations outside our standard delivery network, contact our team for tailored delivery advice and a personalised quote.


Read our Delivery Policy for full details.
Planting

We offer an optional professional planting service for customers who’d like our team to take care of the complete installation. Please note this is an add-on only service and must be purchased with our instant hedging.

 Our standard planting package starts at £1,500, which includes the planting of up to 18 instant hedging units (1 m each). To learn more about preparing for your planting day or to add our professional service to your order, visit our Professional Planting product page and visit our Terms of Service.

 If you’d rather plant your hedge yourself, we’ve created a DIY Planting Guide with step-by-step advice on site preparation, positioning the units, and helping your new hedge establish successfully.
Size & Handling

Each instant hedging unit is a mature, ready-grown hedge section designed to provide instant privacy and structure from the moment it’s planted. Supplied in convenient 100cm lengths, every section arrives pre-clipped, approximately 40cm deep, and grown to your chosen height for a finished, professional look straight away.

Your hedge will be delivered in strong cardboard troughs, measuring around 30–40cm wide and 35cm deep, with pre-cut lifting points for use with lifting hooks or or careful two-to-four-person handling.

These are substantial, field-grown hedge units, and proper handling is essential. Each section typically weighs between 100–200kg (and occasionally more), so please ensure suitable help or mechanical equipment is available to move and position your hedging safely and efficiently on site at the point of delivery.
Why Choose Instant Hedging

Each instant hedging module is made from 3–5 mature plants per linear metre, carefully grown together over several years to form a dense, seamless living screen. From the moment it’s planted, your hedge provides instant privacy, structure, and an established look that feels like it’s been part of your garden for years.

Unlike buying individual plants that need time to fill out, often leaving gaps and uneven growth, our instant hedging gives you a complete, uniform hedge straight away. There’s no need to measure planting distances, worry about spacing, or wait years for coverage.

Every section is professionally grown, pre-clipped, and evenly spaced, ensuring a consistent height and clean, finished face from day one. Simply choose your desired height and measure the metres you need. It’s that easy to transform your outdoor space with a ready-made, mature hedge.

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White Cedar 'Brabant' | Thuja Occidentalis 'Brabant' | 1m Instant Hedging Length

White Cedar 'Brabant' | Thuja Occidentalis 'Brabant' | 1m Instant Hedging Length

Thuja ‘Brabant’ is a brilliant choice when you want quick, tidy screening without the coarseness of some fast growers. It knits into a dense hedge, responds well to clipping, and keeps its colour through winter. Tough and adaptable, it performs in sun or light shade and copes with a range of well-drained soils. If you’re after speed, structure and evergreen reliability, ‘Brabant’ is hard to beat.
GROWTH & MAINTENANCE OF White Cedar 'Brabant' | Thuja Occidentalis 'Brabant' | 1m Instant Hedging Length

Thuja ‘Brabant’ (Western Red Cedar type) can reach 5–8+ m if left untrimmed, but for hedging we recommend a final working height of 2–4 m. At this size it stays dense, easy to clip, and practical to manage year after year.
You have flexibility depending on your design goals:
• Hold at the supplied height with 1–2 light trims per year for a neat, uniform screen.
• Let it grow taller where space allows — just plan safe access for occasional top work.
To keep greenery right down to the ground, keep the hedge slightly wider at the base than the top so light reaches lower foliage.
Planting Position & Access

Thuja ‘Brabant’ thrives in full sun to light/partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Avoid persistent waterlogging. Wherever possible, leave 0.5–1 m of working space along the hedge so you can trim both faces and safely reach the top. Good access = easier long-term maintenance and a sharper finish.
Spacing & Interaction with other plants

When planting alongside companion plants consider the following. • Companions: low, non-competitive groundcovers and an organic mulch (5–7 cm) help moisture retention and weed suppression.
• Avoid: heavy root competition from thirsty trees/shrubs and soil compaction along the root zone.

Watering White Cedar 'Brabant' | Thuja Occidentalis 'Brabant' | 1m Instant Hedging Length

Watering is the single most important job when establishing Brabant white cedar (Thuja) hedging, which keeps its sprays lush with steady, even moisture. In production it’s watered little and often; in the landscape it thrives on slow, deep soaks that wet the full root zone. Use the top few centimetres as your guide—if dry, water. Ensure reliable drainage so the pit doesn’t stay saturated, and expect sandy or windy sites to need more frequent sessions. Maintain a clean mulch collar to conserve moisture and reduce weed competition. Morning watering with a gentle trickle is ideal. For the first 12–24 months keep moisture consistent through the growing season and only top up in winter dry spells; once established, support mainly during prolonged drought to prevent bronzing.
Early establishment phase

In the first 12-24 months, during the warmer growing months keep root zones evenly moist—water when the top few cm are dry, mulch to hold moisture, and avoid waterlogging, and in the dormant months water only in long dry spells; maintain mulch and free-draining but not bone-dry soil.
How to notice under-watering

In order to notice under watering, look out for spray tips bronzing, inner fronds turning tan, and twig tips becoming brittle with dry soil.
How to notice over-watering

In order to notice over watering, look out for foliage turning dull olive then bronzing from tips inward, limp, water-soaked twig bases, and saturated soil.
3+ Years after planting

Once established (after 2–3 years), provide deep water in extended dry spells to prevent bronzing; keep mulch and avoid waterlogged sites.

feeding White Cedar 'Brabant' | Thuja Occidentalis 'Brabant' | 1m Instant Hedging Length

AT PLANTING

Incorporate a balanced slow-release fertiliser or root-stimulating granules into the planting area (following manufacturer instructions) so your hedge gets a strong start.

YEARLY FEEDS

Apply a general-purpose, slow-release fertiliser in early spring (March/April) so the hedge has nutrients as growth starts. In later spring you can consider a light feed if growth appears weak or colour is faded.

FOLLOW CAUTION

Avoid excessive high-nitrogen feeds in summer, you don’t want rampant, weak growth that flops. For hedges, steady, controlled growth is far better than fast, floppy shoots.

TRIMMING White Cedar 'Brabant' | Thuja Occidentalis 'Brabant' | 1m Instant Hedging Length

How and when to trim

Trim twice yearly—once in late spring or early summer after new growth flushes, and again in late summer to keep the hedge compact. Use shears or trimmers to lightly shorten soft tips; never cut back into old brown wood. Avoid pruning in strong sun or during frost.
QUICK TIPS

Technique for the perfect Thuja ‘Brabant’ hedge
• Keep the profile slightly wider at the base for light penetration and ground-level density.
• Use sharp shears or a hedge trimmer for clean, even faces.
• Prefer small, regular trims over infrequent hard cuts — this keeps foliage tight and fresh.
• Important: Avoid cutting back into old brown wood that has no green; thuja does not reliably break from bare interior wood. Always leave a halo of green on each shoot.
HARD CUT BACK AND REDUCTION

Renovation is possible in stages on well-established plants, but be conservative and do not cut past the green. Spread major height/width reductions over 2–3 seasons to maintain a leafy surface.
A closer look at White Cedar 'Brabant' | Thuja Occidentalis 'Brabant' | 1m Instant Hedging Length

Brabant White Cedar, a cultivar of the North American White Cedar, has been a mainstay in UK landscaping since the late 20th century for its reliability and fast, uniform growth. Its feathery, bright-green foliage and tolerance to trimming make it an ideal choice for tall, formal screens or structured garden divisions. Favoured for its ability to establish quickly and retain colour year-round, Brabant brings soft texture and vitality to both suburban and commercial landscapes.
Plants that pair well with White Cedar 'Brabant' | Thuja Occidentalis 'Brabant' | 1m Instant Hedging Length

Brabant White Cedar’s soft, feathery texture and uniform colour make it an excellent structural foil for flowering borders or modern hardscapes. Its vertical rhythm works well alongside clipped Topiary domes or Box balls, and its aromatic foliage contrasts attractively with Lavender or Rosemary. For subtle layering, underplant with Heuchera, Carex, or Bergenia to add movement and year-round interest. Its dense habit offers nesting shelter, pairing well with bird-friendly companions such as Skimmia, Mahonia, or Pyracantha that provide additional seasonal colour and berries.
Latin name and origins of White Cedar 'Brabant' | Thuja Occidentalis 'Brabant' | 1m Instant Hedging Length

Botanically, Thuja occidentalis ‘Brabant’ belongs to the cypress family (Cupressaceae), with Thuja derived from the Greek thuo, meaning “to sacrifice,” as the wood was once burned in rituals for its pleasant scent. The species occidentalis means “of the west,” reflecting its North American origin, while ‘Brabant’ denotes the cultivar bred in the Brabant region of the Netherlands for uniformity and fast growth. Like other Thuja, it produces soft, aromatic foliage arranged in flattened sprays, naturally promoting dense coverage. These traits—fast establishment, forgiving growth, and fragrant evergreen texture—make ‘Brabant’ one of the most reliable hedging conifers in temperate climates.

Wildlife Friends of White Cedar 'Brabant' | Thuja Occidentalis 'Brabant' | 1m Instant Hedging Length

Brabant White Cedar offers a dense evergreen refuge for birds, small mammals, and insects all year round. Its soft, aromatic foliage provides protection from wind and predators, while the tree’s vertical sprays form a safe microclimate for roosting and nesting. Even in winter, its consistent cover supports biodiversity, acting as a steady, living shelterbelt in both rural and urban environments.
Tips for encouraging wildlife in your hedge

In the first 12-24 months, during the warmer growing months keep root zones evenly moist—water when the top few cm are dry, mulch to hold moisture, and avoid waterlogging, and in the dormant months water only in long dry spells; maintain mulch and free-draining but not bone-dry soil.
Toxicity Notes

Brabant White Cedar hedging plants contain thujone, a monoterpene compound present in the foliage and resin, which can be toxic to humans, dogs, cats, and grazing animals if eaten in large amounts. Symptoms of ingestion may include digestive irritation or, in severe cases, neurological effects. However, the bitter, resinous leaves deter most animals from chewing, and toxicity incidents are exceedingly rare. The essential oils released from crushed foliage can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals but are harmless during normal handling. Proper trimming and disposal practices prevent any hazard to pets or livestock.
Foliage

The foliage on Brabant White Cedar hedging plants is soft and feathery, forming layered sprays that close tightly against wind and rain to create dependable all-season refuge. The scale leaves host small arthropods and overwintering eggs that feed wrens and goldcrests, while the intricate branchwork supports stable spider populations and lacewings (Chrysoperla carnea). The evergreen skirt casts cool shade and traps leaf litter, building damp foraging strips for hedgehogs and amphibians during dry spells.
Fruits

The fruits on Brabant White Cedar hedging plants take the form of small, scaled cones that mature in late summer and early autumn. Initially green, they ripen to brown and release lightweight seeds that flutter away on the breeze, aiding natural dispersal. The cones persist through winter, providing perching sites for small insectivorous birds like Regulus regulus (goldcrest) and Troglodytes troglodytes (wren), which glean insects from the cone scales. The cones and evergreen foliage also harbour overwintering spiders (Araneae), forming the foundation of a stable winter food chain for small passerines. Consistent cone production occurs in full sun with even soil moisture, especially in cool temperate conditions.
Flowers

The flowers on Brabant White Cedar hedging plants are not showy in the traditional sense but appear as small, scaly cones in early spring, typically between March and April. Male cones release wind-borne pollen, while female cones develop into tiny seed-bearing structures later in the season. Although there is no nectar or fragrance, the pollen can occasionally be utilised by early insects, and the foliage provides a valuable home for spiders, lacewings, and overwintering ladybirds (Coccinellidae). Reliable cone production occurs in full sun and evenly moist, well-drained soil, where the plant maintains vigorous annual growth.

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