PLANTING PLANNER

Start with a plan. Grow something lasting.

Estimate your plants, choose your season and prepare a useful planting brief.

Download the quotation checklist (PDF)

How many plants?

Choose a common length or area for a quick planning estimate. The right density depends on your species, design and any approved planting specification.

Hedge planting calculator

75hedging plants25 metres × 3 plants per metre across the whole hedge
100hedging plants25 metres × 4 plants per metre across the whole hedge
125hedging plants25 metres × 5 plants per metre across the whole hedge
150hedging plants25 metres × 6 plants per metre across the whole hedge
175hedging plants25 metres × 7 plants per metre across the whole hedge
200hedging plants25 metres × 8 plants per metre across the whole hedge
150hedging plants50 metres × 3 plants per metre across the whole hedge
200hedging plants50 metres × 4 plants per metre across the whole hedge
250hedging plants50 metres × 5 plants per metre across the whole hedge
300hedging plants50 metres × 6 plants per metre across the whole hedge
350hedging plants50 metres × 7 plants per metre across the whole hedge
400hedging plants50 metres × 8 plants per metre across the whole hedge
225hedging plants75 metres × 3 plants per metre across the whole hedge
300hedging plants75 metres × 4 plants per metre across the whole hedge
375hedging plants75 metres × 5 plants per metre across the whole hedge
450hedging plants75 metres × 6 plants per metre across the whole hedge
525hedging plants75 metres × 7 plants per metre across the whole hedge
600hedging plants75 metres × 8 plants per metre across the whole hedge
300hedging plants100 metres × 3 plants per metre across the whole hedge
400hedging plants100 metres × 4 plants per metre across the whole hedge
500hedging plants100 metres × 5 plants per metre across the whole hedge
600hedging plants100 metres × 6 plants per metre across the whole hedge
700hedging plants100 metres × 7 plants per metre across the whole hedge
800hedging plants100 metres × 8 plants per metre across the whole hedge
450hedging plants150 metres × 3 plants per metre across the whole hedge
600hedging plants150 metres × 4 plants per metre across the whole hedge
750hedging plants150 metres × 5 plants per metre across the whole hedge
900hedging plants150 metres × 6 plants per metre across the whole hedge
1,050hedging plants150 metres × 7 plants per metre across the whole hedge
1,200hedging plants150 metres × 8 plants per metre across the whole hedge
600hedging plants200 metres × 3 plants per metre across the whole hedge
800hedging plants200 metres × 4 plants per metre across the whole hedge
1,000hedging plants200 metres × 5 plants per metre across the whole hedge
1,200hedging plants200 metres × 6 plants per metre across the whole hedge
1,400hedging plants200 metres × 7 plants per metre across the whole hedge
1,600hedging plants200 metres × 8 plants per metre across the whole hedge
750hedging plants250 metres × 3 plants per metre across the whole hedge
1,000hedging plants250 metres × 4 plants per metre across the whole hedge
1,250hedging plants250 metres × 5 plants per metre across the whole hedge
1,500hedging plants250 metres × 6 plants per metre across the whole hedge
1,750hedging plants250 metres × 7 plants per metre across the whole hedge
2,000hedging plants250 metres × 8 plants per metre across the whole hedge
1,500hedging plants500 metres × 3 plants per metre across the whole hedge
2,000hedging plants500 metres × 4 plants per metre across the whole hedge
2,500hedging plants500 metres × 5 plants per metre across the whole hedge
3,000hedging plants500 metres × 6 plants per metre across the whole hedge
3,500hedging plants500 metres × 7 plants per metre across the whole hedge
4,000hedging plants500 metres × 8 plants per metre across the whole hedge
2,250hedging plants750 metres × 3 plants per metre across the whole hedge
3,000hedging plants750 metres × 4 plants per metre across the whole hedge
3,750hedging plants750 metres × 5 plants per metre across the whole hedge
4,500hedging plants750 metres × 6 plants per metre across the whole hedge
5,250hedging plants750 metres × 7 plants per metre across the whole hedge
6,000hedging plants750 metres × 8 plants per metre across the whole hedge
3,000hedging plants1,000 metres × 3 plants per metre across the whole hedge
4,000hedging plants1,000 metres × 4 plants per metre across the whole hedge
5,000hedging plants1,000 metres × 5 plants per metre across the whole hedge
6,000hedging plants1,000 metres × 6 plants per metre across the whole hedge
7,000hedging plants1,000 metres × 7 plants per metre across the whole hedge
8,000hedging plants1,000 metres × 8 plants per metre across the whole hedge
4,500hedging plants1,500 metres × 3 plants per metre across the whole hedge
6,000hedging plants1,500 metres × 4 plants per metre across the whole hedge
7,500hedging plants1,500 metres × 5 plants per metre across the whole hedge
9,000hedging plants1,500 metres × 6 plants per metre across the whole hedge
10,500hedging plants1,500 metres × 7 plants per metre across the whole hedge
12,000hedging plants1,500 metres × 8 plants per metre across the whole hedge
6,000hedging plants2,000 metres × 3 plants per metre across the whole hedge
8,000hedging plants2,000 metres × 4 plants per metre across the whole hedge
10,000hedging plants2,000 metres × 5 plants per metre across the whole hedge
12,000hedging plants2,000 metres × 6 plants per metre across the whole hedge
14,000hedging plants2,000 metres × 7 plants per metre across the whole hedge
16,000hedging plants2,000 metres × 8 plants per metre across the whole hedge

Count plants across the whole hedge, not separately for each row. Six plants per metre is an example; use the density in your planting plan.

Estimate woodland tree numbers
445trees, approximately0.1 ha of planted ground at 1.5 m × 1.5 m spacing
250trees, approximately0.1 ha of planted ground at 2 m × 2 m spacing
160trees, approximately0.1 ha of planted ground at 2.5 m × 2.5 m spacing
112trees, approximately0.1 ha of planted ground at 3 m × 3 m spacing
1,112trees, approximately0.25 ha of planted ground at 1.5 m × 1.5 m spacing
625trees, approximately0.25 ha of planted ground at 2 m × 2 m spacing
400trees, approximately0.25 ha of planted ground at 2.5 m × 2.5 m spacing
278trees, approximately0.25 ha of planted ground at 3 m × 3 m spacing
2,223trees, approximately0.5 ha of planted ground at 1.5 m × 1.5 m spacing
1,250trees, approximately0.5 ha of planted ground at 2 m × 2 m spacing
800trees, approximately0.5 ha of planted ground at 2.5 m × 2.5 m spacing
556trees, approximately0.5 ha of planted ground at 3 m × 3 m spacing
4,445trees, approximately1 ha of planted ground at 1.5 m × 1.5 m spacing
2,500trees, approximately1 ha of planted ground at 2 m × 2 m spacing
1,600trees, approximately1 ha of planted ground at 2.5 m × 2.5 m spacing
1,112trees, approximately1 ha of planted ground at 3 m × 3 m spacing
8,889trees, approximately2 ha of planted ground at 1.5 m × 1.5 m spacing
5,000trees, approximately2 ha of planted ground at 2 m × 2 m spacing
3,200trees, approximately2 ha of planted ground at 2.5 m × 2.5 m spacing
2,223trees, approximately2 ha of planted ground at 3 m × 3 m spacing
22,223trees, approximately5 ha of planted ground at 1.5 m × 1.5 m spacing
12,500trees, approximately5 ha of planted ground at 2 m × 2 m spacing
8,000trees, approximately5 ha of planted ground at 2.5 m × 2.5 m spacing
5,556trees, approximately5 ha of planted ground at 3 m × 3 m spacing
44,445trees, approximately10 ha of planted ground at 1.5 m × 1.5 m spacing
25,000trees, approximately10 ha of planted ground at 2 m × 2 m spacing
16,000trees, approximately10 ha of planted ground at 2.5 m × 2.5 m spacing
11,112trees, approximately10 ha of planted ground at 3 m × 3 m spacing

Exclude paths, open ground and other unplanted areas first. This assumes a regular square grid and rounds up to whole trees. It does not set a woodland grant specification.

Working with a different measurement?

Hedge plants = hedge length in metres × plants per metre. Woodland trees ≈ net planted hectares × 10,000 ÷ (row spacing × spacing within the row, in metres). Round up to a whole plant.

Send Will your exact dimensions and planting plan for a project quotation.

Cell-grown planting calendar

Our main cell-grown tree and hedge planting window is September to May. Use summer to plan the next project and look after plants already in the ground.

SepMain planting window
OctMain planting window
NovMain planting window
DecMain planting window
JanMain planting window
FebMain planting window
MarMain planting window
AprMain planting window
MayMain planting window
JunPlan & care
JulPlan & care
AugPlan & care

September–November: discuss your planting brief, check site readiness and start planting when conditions are suitable.

December–February: planting continues where ground and weather allow.

March–May: spring planting, with moisture and aftercare planned as conditions warm.

June–August: plan and prepare for autumn; check newly planted areas and discuss watering and aftercare needs.

Weather, soil moisture, site access and plant readiness decide the actual planting date. Frozen, waterlogged or very dry ground can require postponement. Work outside the main window is assessed for the individual site.

Useful funding opportunities

Explore the official routes for your land before committing to work. Availability, eligibility and agreement requirements vary.

Woodland · England

EWCO

The England Woodland Creation Offer supports eligible new woodland. Plan well ahead of planting and check the current application timetable.

Read official EWCO guidance
Local projects

Humber Forest

Landowners within the Humber Forest area can discuss potential tree planting projects and funding with the local team.

Explore Humber Forest support

Links checked 7 October 2026. These are signposts to scheme guidance, not a promise of funding. Confirm approval and the relevant agreement requirements before grant-funded work starts.

Your quotation checklist

A little information helps us understand your planting project. Tick off what you have; you do not need everything ready before getting in touch.

Ticks are just for your visit and are not submitted. Email your plans or photographs to Will when you are ready.

Download the quotation checklist (PDF)

Ready to talk about your planting?

Send the details you have. We can start with a rough area or hedge length.

Discuss your project

will@premierplant.co.uk · 07973 190203