QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsHedges and Shelter beltsReplacement hedge for Golden Leylandi 0 Vote Up Vote Down P.J. Moroney asked 13 years ago I have a Golden Leylandi hedge about 30 yrs old, the back of which is completely bare. Can you recommend a replacement hedge that can withstand wind and heavy frost. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago If it is close to the sea coast, the holm oak, Quercus ilex, is very good, or laurel, or Portugese laurel, or Eleagnus x ebbingei or holly.