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Hedge Britannia · Random thoughts on the story of British hedges
In Hedge Britannia you say that Leylandii are unclimbable. I have a photo (but don’t know how to attach it) of my 7 year old granddaughter at the top of a 4m Leylandia hedge in Holland. The hedge has since been demolished and recycled into a climbing frame and swing.
Fair point, though I think I was using a bit of poetic license as I was comparing them to Tolkien’s unclimbable High Hay.
I’d love to see the picture though, as they are definitely not the easiest climb. You could just send it to me at hughbarker@live.co.uk if you want?
Best,
Hugh