Can I Mix Cotoneaster With Native Hedging Such As Hawthorn

Question

My garden had a fence covered in ivy which acted as a noise buffer from heavy traffic. Birds nested on it and fed on the berries. I will be having another fence put up but would also like a hedge inside it for birds and to soak up traffic pollution and noise. What hedges would you suggest and are quick growing?

Answer 1

Yes, you could mix Hawthorn and cotoneaster. Here is information we have for hedges:

https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/articles/misc/best-native-shrubs-for-hedging

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/habitats/hedgerows/

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/cotoneaster/hedge-cotoneaster-care.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/hawthorn/growing-english-hawthorn-trees.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/hawthorn/growing-hawthorn-trees.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/creating-a-bird-friendly-hedge.htm