Xylosma Senticosum

Xylosma Senticosum (Spiny Xylosma) is a dense evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and a naturally compact, twiggy growth habit that gives strong coverage and a tidy finish. It produces small, subtle flowers in season followed by decorative berries, and its thorny stems add extra security value, making it a practical choice for boundaries and high traffic areas.

Use it for hedging, screening, and security planting, or clip it into a formal shape for clean structure in borders and along driveways. It suits mild UK areas and sheltered sites best, coping well with trimming and maintaining a thick, private barrier with routine maintenance. Choose it for reliable evergreen privacy, strong resilience, and a smart looking hedge that performs year after year.