Western Hemlock hedging (Tsuga Heterophylla) can be used as hedging or a specimen tree. Biggest Tsuga grows well on all soil types but not chalk. Shade tolerant and with stands heavy rainfalls.

Western Red Cedar (Thuja Plicata) is best for hedging or as a specimen tree is fast growing and is commonly planted in the UK. A good alternative to Leylandi and will grow up to 60cm per year.  It can make a dense evergreen hedge and has a rich cedar scent when crushed between your hands. The Western Red Cedar is highly fragrant and is known to exhibit scents similar to pineapple.