Planting distance how far apart your plants should be spaced when you plant them. It is calculated by the maximum or mature width of the plant and the height it will be kept at. It also depends on what the plant will be used for, such as whether the plants need to be merged to create a hedge or border, or if they are to be planted as a feature sitting on their own. For example, a Pyrus ‘Capital’ Ornamental Pear can be used for avenues or as a tight screen. In an avenue, the trees would be planted with spaces in between each one. As a tight screen, they need to be planted close together with no gaps. If the tree grows to 3m wide, for an avenue it should be planted at a minimum 3.5m apart so there will be a gap of 50cm between each one, but for a screen it should be planted 2.5m apart so they merge together. For more information ask one of our friendly staff.