ᐅ What is the ideal hedge plant, which shrub or bush is best?
Created on: 10 Jul 2018 17:02
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Christian NWC
Christian NW10 Jul 2018 17:02We want to border our property with a hedge towards the neighbors.
But what is the perfect shrub/tree for this?
Desirable characteristics:
- evergreen throughout the year
- dense coverage year-round for privacy
- moderate growth rate, so it doesn’t require constant pruning, but also not too slow
- low maintenance
- attractive color and foliage
Any ideas or suggestions?
Thank you in advance :-)
But what is the perfect shrub/tree for this?
Desirable characteristics:
- evergreen throughout the year
- dense coverage year-round for privacy
- moderate growth rate, so it doesn’t require constant pruning, but also not too slow
- low maintenance
- attractive color and foliage
Any ideas or suggestions?
Thank you in advance :-)
Cherry laurel can dry out in winter, and you have to prune the branches individually; it also tends to spread relatively quickly in width.
Privet is usually not completely dense, unless you are very diligent with trimming. In winter, it definitely does not provide full privacy.
Thuja Smaragd grows quite slowly but is nicely dense and requires less frequent pruning.
Best regards,
Sabine
Privet is usually not completely dense, unless you are very diligent with trimming. In winter, it definitely does not provide full privacy.
Thuja Smaragd grows quite slowly but is nicely dense and requires less frequent pruning.
Best regards,
Sabine
I don’t know of any all-in-one solution like that. Staying green and fully private all year round usually means only Thuja and similar plants remain. However, they often grow quite quickly. Besides, in my opinion, they look overly formal and even unattractive. 😉
One of the easiest hedge plants to maintain is the Spirea (Spiraea arguta). It doesn’t grow endlessly tall—usually stops at about 2-3m (6.5-10 feet). In summer, it has many small leaves and provides good privacy. It also blooms beautifully with white flowers. Think about why you really need full privacy in winter? Are you a winter swimmer?
As a nature lover, it’s best to plant a wildlife-friendly hedge with various native shrubs. You can usually find recommended lists from the local nature conservation authority in your area. That way, the feeding station and nesting box will work out well too. 🙂
One of the easiest hedge plants to maintain is the Spirea (Spiraea arguta). It doesn’t grow endlessly tall—usually stops at about 2-3m (6.5-10 feet). In summer, it has many small leaves and provides good privacy. It also blooms beautifully with white flowers. Think about why you really need full privacy in winter? Are you a winter swimmer?
As a nature lover, it’s best to plant a wildlife-friendly hedge with various native shrubs. You can usually find recommended lists from the local nature conservation authority in your area. That way, the feeding station and nesting box will work out well too. 🙂
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Bieber081510 Jul 2018 18:54Christian NW schrieb:
Any ideas or suggestions? What you are looking for doesn’t exist. IMHO kaho674 said it all in #3 :P Prioritize your wishes, then we can continue the discussion ;-).
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Knallkörper10 Jul 2018 19:43A beech hedge is quite low-maintenance and sturdy, and it can be pruned back as much as needed. My favorite, copper beech, is visually appealing, but it is only half dense in winter and also starts growing slowly in spring. However, a hedge that is fully dense in winter is not always ideal: a deciduous hedge lets much of the limited light through instead, and the lawn recovers faster in spring.
