Hedge Planting Spacing Calculator
Calculate how many hedge plants you need based on the length of your hedge and recommended plant spacing.
Plants Needed
Hedge plant count is calculated by dividing the hedge length by the spacing between plants, then adding one.
Plants Needed = (Hedge Length / Spacing) + 1
Recommended spacing by hedge type:
- Boxwood: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) for formal low hedge
- Privet: 12-24 inches (30-60 cm)
- Arborvitae: 3-4 ft (90-120 cm) for privacy screen
- Holly: 3-5 ft (90-150 cm)
- Laurel: 2-3 ft (60-90 cm)
- Yew: 2-3 ft (60-90 cm)
- Leyland Cypress: 5-7 ft (150-210 cm)
- Lilac: 5-8 ft (150-240 cm)
Spacing tips:
- Closer spacing = dense hedge faster, more expensive
- Wider spacing = cheaper, but takes longer to fill in
- Double-row hedges use a zigzag pattern for extra density (1.5x plants)