Hedge Plants Table: Plants needed by Hedge length
Reference table of plants needed for Hedge Plants across a range of hedge length values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.
Hedge Plants Calculator
Verified formula Updated Jun 2026 Private — runs on your device
Verified formula
Private
Plants needed
21
For general information only — not financial, tax, legal or medical advice. Verify before you rely on it.
How to use the Hedge Plants Calculator
The Hedge Plants Calculator works out your plants needed in an instant. Enter hedge length and plant spacing and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.
- Enter the hedge length.
- Enter the plant spacing.
- Read off your plants needed — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
Worked example
For example, with hedge length of 10 m and plant spacing of 0.5 m, the plants needed is 21.
| Hedge length | 10 m |
|---|---|
| Plant spacing | 0.5 m |
| Plants needed | 21 |
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Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.
Frequently asked questions
Divide the length by the spacing and add one for the first plant. A 10 m hedge at 0.5 m spacing needs 21 plants.
It depends on the species and how fast you want a full hedge; closer spacing fills in sooner.
Yes. A staggered double row gives a denser hedge; double the plant count and offset the rows.
A few extra cover losses, since some plants may fail to establish.
Enter the hedge length. Enter the plant spacing. Read off your plants needed — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
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