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Best Evergreen Hedge Plants | BBC Gardeners World Magazine

A well-maintained evergreen hedge has various uses in the garden. It can serve as a boundary, it can help to block out noise and unwanted views and, of course, it makes an attractive feature in its own right.

Evergreen hedging also provides year-round shelter for garden wildlife, such as birds, which is especially important in winter months. Some evergreens also provide flowers and berries, serving as a food source for birds, pollinators and other wildlife.

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Discover some of the best evergreen hedging plants to grow.

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Ceanothus

Ceanothus 'Concha'

If you're after an informal, flowering hedge, California lilac (Ceanothus) is a lovely choice. It's best planted in a sheltered, sunny position. Prune it lightly after flowering - as with any hedge pruning, you should wait until any nesting birds have departed before you cut.

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Portuguese laurel

Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia'

Portuguese laurel, Prunus lusitanica, has lustrous green leaves that curve away from maroon-coloured stems. It's exceptionally easy to grow and can be cut back hard if needed. Otherwise, prune from late summer to autumn to produce a dense hedge.

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Hedge germander

Teucrium x lucidrys

A seldom used but lovely choice for a short, informal hedge, hedge germander (Teucrium x lucidrys) is an aromatic, Mediterranean plant that enjoys the same growing conditions as lavender – full sun with good drainage. Clip it back after flowering.

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Griselinia

Griselinia littoralis

If you're after a brighter hedge, Griselinia littoralis is a good choice, with rounded, apple green foliage. Annual trimming in late summer will help to produce a dense, leafy hedge. Best suited to a sunny, sheltered spot. Griselinia is tolerant of salt winds, so ideally suited to a coastal spot.

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Box

Box (Buxus) hedging

Box, Buxus sempervirens, is undoubtedly the classic evergreen hedging plant, and for good reason. It has small, rich green leaves and can be clipped into crisp, elegant hedges. Be vigilant for signs of box blight and box tree caterpillar, though, as they can result in the death or defoliation of your box plants. If either of these are a problem in your garden, Ilex crenata and Lonicera nitida are good alternatives.

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Holly

Ilex crenata 'Convexa'

Lots of holly types can be used for hedging, and they're especially good if you're after a thorny, impenetrable barrier to would-be thieves. UK native Ilex aquifolium and its cultivars are classic choices, but you could also go for box-leaved holly, Ilex crenata or Ilex x koehneana. Pruning can be carried out in May and again in September.

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Holm oak

Eventually growing to become a majestic evergreen tree, holm oak (Quercus ilex) can be also be grown as an attractive, wind-resistant hedge. Pruning in late summer will encourage fresh, silver-coloured leaves and keep it neat and dense.

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Yew

Clipped yew hedge

This revered evergreen conifer makes a fantastic hedge plant. The finely divided foliage can be clipped to form the densest of hedges. It's relatively slow-growing too, so is ideal for a low-maintenance garden. Prune in late summer or early autumn.

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Pittosporum

Pittosporum tobira 'Nanum'

Many pittosporums make lovely, evergreen hedges, whether it's Pittosporum tobira for its deliciously scented flowers, 'Tom Thumb' for its purple foliage or 'Irene Paterson' for its silvery leaves. Trim them into shape in late summer or autumn.

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A hedge is a living wall composed of plants. Hedges can be purely decorative, primarily practical, or a combination of both. Hedge plants are either evergreen or deciduous shrubs, and they're often trimmed to precise sizes and shapes. Decorative hedges sometimes use flowering hedge plants for added visual interest. On the flip side, practical hedges that are intended for privacy screens, windbreaks, and security are often composed of densely growing and tall shrubs. They might have thorns (such as hawthorns) or prickly leaves (such as English holly).

Here are 15 plants that make a nice hedge, including flowering hedge plants and evergreen shrubs.

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Yew, holly, and several other shrubs are toxic, so be careful when growing them if children or pets are present.

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  2. Yew. Yale University.

  3. Holly Berries. National Capital Poison Control Center.

  4. The Invasive Japanese Barberry. Penn State Extension.

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  6. Privet. PennState Extension.

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  8. Canadian Hemlock. University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service.

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We present to your attention a selection of the best plants in our opinion for creating a living fence on your site.

1. Thuja. Evergreen tree or shrub. In the conditions of the middle lane, it can reach a height of 3 m. It is widely used to create hedges. The optimal planting distance is 80-100 cm. It can be planted in two rows in a checkerboard pattern. In a temperate climate, among the various forms of thuja, the thuja western “Smaragd” and “Emerald” feel best. Among other plants used to create hedges, thuja has its advantages and disadvantages

Advantages:

  • Endurance. Not demanding on lighting, frost and heat resistant, feels good in urban environments.
  • Tolerates shearing well. Thuja is distinguished by strong branching, forms a dense fence, takes any shape.
  • Possesses volatile properties.

Drawbacks:

disadvantages of arborvitae include its burnout in the bright sun, while the needles lose their decorative effect and become brown. nine0005

2. Juniper. Common, Cossack, virgin, scaly, and Chinese junipers are used to create hedges. All of them have their own characteristics, but their main advantages are the same:

  • Creates a fairly tight enclosure.
  • Drought resistant.
  • Not picky about the soil.
  • The needles do not crumble. nine0038

Of the shortcomings of juniper, one can single out its need for good lighting. Otherwise, the bushes become loose and lose their decorative effect. Like all conifers, juniper has a rather slow growth, although this is a minus or plus for a hedge - a moot point.

3. Berry yew. Evergreen coniferous plant. Great for creating a living fence and for good reason:

  • Excellent shear tolerance.
  • Forms shoots even on old wood.
  • Long-lived and slow growing.
  • Hardy.
  • Drought resistant.
  • Forms bright red decorative fruits.

The yew has one drawback - all its parts are poisonous.

4. Lawson Cypress is one of the most beautiful coniferous plants.

Benefits:

  • Forms a dense dense conical crown.
  • Very decorative bluish-green needles.
  • Undemanding to soil fertility.
  • Quite resistant to diseases and pests.

Disadvantages: prefers well-lit areas (goes bald in the shade), requires regular watering and spraying. nine0005

5. Derain white. Fast-growing deciduous shrub up to 3 m high. Very beautiful, retains its decorative effect even in winter, thanks to bright red shoots. Blossoms twice a season, in the fall, along with young flowers, rounded white berries appear. The shrub has many virtues , among which:

  • Decorative throughout the year. nine0038
  • In autumn, the foliage turns a variety of hues.
  • It lends itself well to shearing, able to take various forms.
  • Not picky about conditions.
  • Heat and winter hardy.
  • Adapted to urban conditions.
  • Fast growing.
  • Does not need additional feeding.

Perhaps the only feature of turf that can be called its disadvantage is the need for regular cutting. If this condition is not observed, the bush is exposed in the lower part, it looks sloppy. nine0005

6. Califolia vesicle. Spectacular shrub with spreading drooping branches and large ornamental leaves. It reaches a height of 3 m. With proper care, a vesicle hedge will become a real highlight of your garden.

Benefits:

  • Varieties of different colors allow interesting combinations. nine0038
  • Undemanding to the soil.
  • Drought resistant.
  • Very unpretentious in care.
  • Even a novice gardener can handle pruning.
  • Grows quickly to form a solid wall.
  • Heat and frost resistant.
  • Not affected by diseases and pests.

has no defects.

7. Coronal mock orange

A beautifully flowering fragrant shrub up to 3 m high. It is frost-resistant and unpretentious, excellent for the conditions of the middle zone. In addition to the already listed advantages of mock orange, the following should be noted:

  • Bright green foliage.
  • Relatively small shrub width.
  • The ability to recover quickly even after heavy pruning.

The plant has no significant shortcomings, it should only be noted that well-lit places should be chosen for planting mock orange, and the soil should not be compacted and waterlogged. nine0005

8. Spirea. A very ornamental shrub with beautiful abundant flowers. A spirea hedge can reach a height of 1.5 m. The plant has many advantages, including:

To maintain a neat appearance of the shrub, it is recommended to trim the faded inflorescences.

9. Thunberg barberry. Great for hedges because it:

  • Unpretentious and adapts easily to various conditions.
  • Very decorative, changes its appearance throughout the season: bright green bushes in summer turn into a noble red color in autumn, the bush is covered with small red berries. nine0038
  • Able to create a dense enclosure.
  • Good for cutting.

The plant has its own disadvantages . For example, the presence of long sharp spines complicates the care of the shrub. With a lack of sunlight, the decorative effect of the leaves is lost. The plant propagates easily and appears where its growth is undesirable.

10. Privet. Fast-growing shade-tolerant shrub up to 2-2.5 m high. The plant deserves special attention for the following reasons:

  • Grows well, creating an impenetrable wall.
  • Perfectly gives in to a hairstyle, taking any form.
  • Undemanding to growing conditions.
  • Winter hardy.
  • Does not require watering.
  • Not damaged by diseases and pests.

The only drawback of privet is poisonous fruits. Do not choose this plant if you have children.

11. Cotoneaster brilliant. Densely leafy deciduous shrub up to 0.5 to 1.5 meters high. Undoubted Benefits of Cotoneaster:

  • Decorative throughout the season.
  • Resistance to adverse conditions (drought, frost, waterlogging).
  • Not picky about soils.
  • Feels good in urban environments. nine0038
  • Possesses volatile properties.
  • It lends itself well to a haircut, taking any shape.
  • The fruits are not poisonous.

Cotoneaster branches are fairly fast growing so regular pruning is essential to maintain the shape and attractiveness of the shrub.

12. Blood red hawthorn. Unpretentious deciduous shrub, characterized by high longevity. The undoubted advantages of the plant are:

  • Resistance to adverse conditions (drought, frost, shading).
  • Undemanding to soils.
  • High shoot forming ability.
  • Handles shearing and shaping well.
  • Creates a dense, impenetrable fence over time.
  • Easily propagated by cuttings.

Irregular shearing of hawthorn can expose the underside of the bush.

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13. Lilac. Very ornamental flowering shrub. To create a hedge, the use of undemanding, frost-resistant, drought-resistant varieties, such as Meyer's, Amur and Hungarian lilacs, is recommended. The advantage of lilac over other shrubs is as follows:

  • Feels good in urban environments.
    • nine0037 Drought tolerant.
  • Not damaged by diseases and pests.
  • Good for cutting.
  • Winter-hardy, but can freeze slightly in severe winters.

disadvantages of lilacs include the need for annual cutting of root shoots; a short flowering period, after which the decorativeness of the plant is significantly reduced.

14. Shrub cinquefoil. A very decorative compact shrub that blooms from early summer to autumn. The main advantages of the plant:

  • Unpretentiousness.
  • Winter hardiness.
  • Ability to grow in urban environments.
  • Good for cutting.
  • Long flowering.
  • Variety of varieties with different colors.

Every 4-5 years the plant needs a rejuvenating pruning. Requires watering during dry periods. nine0005

15. Hydrangea. Incredibly beautiful shrub with large leaves and very lush flowering. Paniculata and tree varieties are great for creating hedges. Hydrangea Benefits:

  • Long flowering period.
  • Variety of colors.
  • Large leaves and lush inflorescences.
  • Suitable for slightly shaded areas. nine0038
  • Grows well in acidic soils.

At the same time, hydrangea is rather capricious, requires frequent watering, needs shelter for the winter, and is demanding on the composition of the soil. The plant needs pruning, since flowering occurs only on the shoots of the current year.

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Any household territory requires a lot of time and effort to maintain. The most important task facing the owner of his site is its competent and beautiful fencing. In this case, a perennial fast-growing hedge will help you. Evergreen vegetation is a great way to decorate an area and define its borders. nine0643

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Contents of the article

  • 1 Perennial fast growing hedge: evergreen trees and shrubs
  • 2 Do-it-yourself hedge in the country house: which plants are better to use
  • 3 Hedge crops: photos and names of fast-growing plants
    • 3. 3 Euonymus: planting and planting maintenance
    • 3.4 Privet: garden hedge
    • 3.5 Hawthorn hedge: growing secrets
    • 3.6 Spruce hedge features
    • 3.7 Honeysuckle Honeysuckle: Picture of hedges, landing and care for plants
    • 3.8 IVO: Creation of hedges
    • 3.9 Capsis Large: Planting and Care for Plant
    • 3.10 Brilliant TASTION
    • 3.1 cultivation
    • 3.12 Leyland cupressocypress: interesting use of trees
    • 3.13 Laurel cherry: photo and description of a hedge
    • 3.14 Holly: crop photo and planting rules
    • 3.15 Balsam fir: description and subtleties of care
    • 3.16 Garden ivy: photo of a hedge
    • 3.17 Boxwood: planting, care and reproduction
    • and crop care
  • 4 How to make a hedge: useful tips
    • 4.1 Planting tips
    • 4.2 Care tips

Perennial fast growing hedge: evergreen trees and shrubs

There are many benefits to a perennial fast growing hedge. Evergreen crops will help create a magnificent landscape design on your backyard. After all, luxurious greenery is not only a wonderful decoration, but also excellent protection from dust, weather conditions and prying eyes. In addition, beautiful shrubs are also clean air in the area.

Evergreen conifers

Deciduous varieties are also often used for living fences. These include shrubs such as sea buckthorn, barberry or hawthorn, as well as trees: birch, mountain ash or beech. In winter, they lose their leaves and may appear rare. nine0005

Perennials include both trees and shrubs. A fence of them has been created and formed for more than one year. Special supports are required for annuals. They are good to decorate all kinds of artificial fences. In winter, such crops die. Such plants include sweet peas, climbing varieties of beans and kobe.

A small hedge used as a border option

So, what other advantages does a hedge have:

  • plant fences have a high density and well cover the area from view;
  • vegetation attracts beneficial insects during pollination periods;
  • will not have to wait too long for the plants to grow;
  • thorny bushes will become a natural barrier from strangers;
  • a large selection of beautifully flowering plants that will be a wonderful decoration for the whole area.

When choosing such an unusual hedge, it is important to consider that the plants require special care. They will need a haircut, watering and a variety of top dressing. nine0005

The group of evergreens includes junipers, conifers, cypresses, deciduous trees such as boxwood or holly. The advantage of such crops is their ability to maintain decorativeness all year round.

Two row juniper fence

These fences can be of different heights. Low grow no more than a meter. Medium hedges grow up to one and a half meters, and high ones up to two.

Hedges may differ in how they are formed. For example, free-growing crops do not require complex care. If you choose the right combination of plants, you get a completely natural hedge that does not require regular pruning. But such plantings also have disadvantages. They need to be chosen especially carefully, and they also need a lot of space, as they can spread out a lot. nine0005 Free-growing variant

Formed ornamental plants look exquisite. With the shaping procedure, you can give them any shape. In this case, it is important to choose cultures that are able to maintain the created shape for a long time, and also easily tolerate a haircut.

Formed structures

Note! Fast growing fences can be fully formed in a couple of years. But since these crops grow very quickly, they need frequent pruning to create the desired shape. nine0005

Do-it-yourself hedge in the country: which plants are best to use

To make a perennial fast-growing hedge, various evergreens will do. Small trees are also used. When choosing plants, decide in advance what result you want. You can make a fence for the garden from shrubs of one particular type. For this, hawthorn, cotoneaster or barberry are suitable.

Mixed fences also look good. In this case, different types of shrubs and trees are used. nine0005 Combined fencing

Evergreen shrubs retain their decorative appearance throughout the year. For example, conifers will look bright even in winter in the middle of snow. Importantly, such cultures are unpretentious in care. Just keep in mind that some types of conifers grow better in the shade, and there are species that are better adapted to the sun's rays. Remember that these crops should not be grown on clay soils or near groundwater.

Conifer plantations

When choosing crops, consider the intensity of their growth. Slow-growing crops do not require constant pruning. An important point is the height of the plants. A low fence will be made from boxwood, Japanese spirea or gooseberries. If you need a fence up to three meters high, then you can consider options such as juniper, lilac or thuja.

Deciduous plants are able to reach the required size already in the first year. In this case, remember the following points:

  • vegetation can grow in different ways, so it needs to be specially formed; nine0038
  • if the crops are vines, it is important to take care that they do not grow too far. After all, they can become a threat to your beds;
  • practical option - planting fruit-bearing varieties;
  • plants with thorns can be an additional protection.

When choosing the right crops, consider the type of terrain, soil and climatic features. Also, learn how the plants will get along with each other.

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Please note! nine0004 Before you start building your fast growing fence, sketch out your crop placement plan. When using a mixed fence, it is necessary to correctly distribute different varieties of trees and bushes.

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Hedge crops: photos and names of fast growing plants

We invite you to familiarize yourself with the most interesting plants that are recommended as fencing. Our review presents a variety of photos and names of fast-growing trees and shrubs for summer cottages, from which you can select the best options.

When decorating the local area, it is not necessary to use any one option

Barberry: planting and caring for a plant

Growing a barberry fence requires special care. With the right restriction, this plant will actively grow in a suitable direction, and with its spines will protect the territory from strangers. To achieve a dense planting, place the bushes at a distance of 20 cm. Planting in a checkerboard pattern can also be tried.

Such a culture will acquire a luxurious look with proper pruning. Here are the features of care and pruning:

  • in the first year shoots are pruned from the sides. In this case, 2-3 central branches should be left; nine0038
  • in the second season it is necessary to trim a third before bud break;
  • Mulching is necessary during growth. The height of adult crops is about one and a half meters;
  • shaping is done by pruning branches.
Barberry fence

Flowering is also an advantage of the crop. The flowers are not only beautiful, but also smell good. Decorative effect is preserved in autumn, and in winter the leaves fall off.

Please note! Barberry is best planted in the spring, but if it is impossible otherwise, then it is possible in the fall. It negatively relates to the increased level of soil acidity. During hot periods, the plant should be watered once a week, but without splashing on the foliage. nine0005

Periwinkle: photos of flowers and tips from gardeners

Periwinkle is a herbaceous culture that has a different number of colors. Flowering occurs in spring and is most often blue, pinkish or purple.

It is important to know the features of planting and caring for periwinkle in the open field. You can plant a seedling at any time of the year. It can be late autumn, spring time or summer time in cloudy weather. Culture remarkably takes root both in the illuminated areas and in the shade. nine0003 This plant does not need constant watering, only in severe drought. Periwinkle can develop independently. It does not overgrow with weeds either.

Beautiful flowering periwinkle

Important! Trim after the flowering period to create a beautiful shape.


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Euonymus: planting and planting care

Euonymus is not only shrubs, but also trees. But for a live fence it is better to choose bushes. This crop is valued for its beautiful leaf colors, which can include orange, red, yellow, and purple hues. nine0005

The plant is fruitful, but its fruits cannot be eaten because they are poisonous. But as a decoration for the backyard, they fit perfectly. Care is not that difficult. Euonymus requires pruning and timely removal of damaged and dried branches. This plant is suitable for forming fences. In this case, it turns out to create a variety of interesting configurations.

Different varieties

Important! The plant may not be watered, but young shoots are extremely unstable to cold weather. Therefore, when frosts, they should be covered. nine0005

Privet: a hedge for the garden

Privet comes in many varieties. There are evergreen and deciduous varieties. Planting can bloom, but only at the beginning of summer and only a month. This option is more recommended for the southern regions, as it does not have high frost resistance. In frosty branches are severely frosted over.

Mature bushes do not grow more than two meters in height. There are varieties up to a meter suitable for forming borders. The plant is unpretentious in care and drought-resistant. In addition, it takes root in the shade. nine0005 Neat privet fence

Important! When the bush takes root, you need to cut off the top a little. This will keep the shrub from growing upwards and make it denser.

Hawthorn hedge: growing secrets

Hawthorn is a wonderful plant with useful fruits. But the plant will begin to bear fruit only 6-7 years after planting. Many varieties of this crop are suitable for growing in the most difficult climatic conditions. The advantages of culture include the presence of thorns, which allow you to protect the territory from intruders. The branches of the plant are covered with thorns, and large leaves can grow up to 12 cm. During flowering, white flowers appear that turn into pear-shaped fruits. nine0005

This plant does not require complex care. Here are the main nuances of care that you need to know about:

  • watering should be done once a month if the summer is normal and 3-4 times if it is dry;
  • trim bush to desired shape;
  • Suitable planting height is approx. 4-5 meters.

Hawthorn is best planted in areas well lit by sunlight. The best time for planting is spring. It is possible to form and cut a shrub in the fourth year of growth. nine0005 Bright plantings

Hawthorn ripens throughout the autumn period and before the onset of cold weather. In gardening, terry varieties are often used, the buds of which are somewhat similar to roses. There are also tall varieties. These include the Siberian hawthorn, reaching a height of six meters.

Please note! When creating a live fence, choose 3-5 year old bushes that have a good establishment. To destroy harmful microorganisms, add a weak solution of potassium permanganate to the well. nine0005

Spruce hedge features

Spruce crops are in particular demand due to their ability to stay green throughout the year. In spruce, it is worth noting the following advantages:

  • closes the territory from strangers throughout the year;
  • purifies the air and helps eliminate bad odors;
  • protects the area from dust and snow drifts;
  • is resistant to various diseases;
  • shaping a tree should rarely be done. nine0038

When forming a 1-row hedge, plant the plant 1 meter apart. If a multi-row scheme is used, then trees can be planted in a checkerboard pattern with a distance of a meter. Or linear. In this case, the plants are planted against each other.

Lush Spruce Structure

Important! Spruces do not do well in arid soils and prefer humid climates.


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Honeysuckle honeysuckle: hedge photo, planting and caring for the plant

Honeysuckle plantations can use different types of plants with different flowering times. Shoots can grow up to two meters in height. Honeysuckle does not require special watering and too fertile soils, but partial shade is important for it. Bright sunlight is detrimental to her. The advantages of culture include resistance to frost. In the first year, a wall with gaps may grow, which will bloom over time. Climbing varieties grow excellently on lattice fences. nine0003 It is better to plant such varieties with an interval of a meter. And the distance between bushes should be at least 60 cm. It can grow up to 6 meters. This culture blooms in spring and early summer. To create a high-quality fence for a plant, you will need special supports. Dry and clay soils are not suitable for cultivation. Care must necessarily include weeding, watering and pruning to form bushes.

Flowering fence

Useful information! Edible varieties of honeysuckle can also be planted. Its berries are not only very tasty, but also healthy. But the fruits of the honeysuckle variety are poisonous and should not be eaten.

Willow: making a hedge

The simplest option is to make a willow fence. This tree has an excellent survival rate. It can take root even from twigs. You can plant a twig in moist soil, and it will settle down remarkably and take root. The tree does not require serious maintenance, but it is important to monitor the timely pruning, as well as to stop its growth. nine0004

This crop is known for its high growth rate, which requires some control. For the strength of the fence, you can use wire to attach the tree to the supports.

Willow fence


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Campsis grandiflora: planting and care of the plant

Campsis is a perennial vine. This is an unpretentious culture that even a novice gardener can handle. Two types of plant can be applied:

  • Kampsis rooting is able to weave a large surface area, and is also more resistant to cold;
  • This large-flowered species is known for its showy flowers and size. For it, it is necessary to mount special supports. It is more suitable for warm regions.
Luxurious hedge in bloom

If the growth of the plant is not controlled, it can stretch up to 15 m. That is why it is so important to form a fence. Bushes should be planted at a distance of a meter and it is better if they are in sunny areas. nine0004 Proper care requires sufficient watering. Fertilizers are not required, but recommended. From July to September, the culture blooms in red, yellow and orange flowers.

Please note! In the first year, only beautiful carved leaves will appear, and flowering should be expected only in the next season.

Brilliant cotoneaster: hedge photo

Cotoneaster makes an excellent fence. It is evergreen and deciduous. The culture is famous for its shiny leaves. To grow a good fence, you need to familiarize yourself with the conditions for planting and caring for a brilliant cotoneaster. nine0003 This crop can grow well in both shade and full sun. In addition, cotoneaster is resistant to frost. He is able to reach a height of up to two meters. Remarkably grows in three years.

Seedlings must be placed at a distance of half a meter. Cotoneaster refers to drought-resistant crops. Even in summer, it is enough to water it no more than once a month.

By the way, this variety of cotoneaster does not have edible fruits.

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For your information! Cotoneaster will only look beautiful when pruned properly. It should be carried out in the spring, until the buds open.

Lawson cypress columnaris: the secrets of growing

Cypress is a beautiful coniferous plant. When landing it is important to choose the right place. It is best if it is a site with a close location of the water source. This crop prefers moist conditions. Also, the landing site must be protected from gusts of wind. nine0005

In summer, the tree should be watered with 8-10 liters of water. It is also necessary to spray the foliage. It is required for seedlings and top dressing at least once a month. In this case, organic and mineral fertilizers are used.

Planting crop in several rows

Note! To create the desired shape, you need to perform a shaping cut. At the same time, dry branches should also be removed.


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This evergreen plant can grow up to 20 m. The canopy is symmetrical and dense. Cupressocyparis Leylanda is a fast-growing plant, it adds up to one and a half meters in a year. It can also be grown in shady areas. It develops remarkably in moderate humidity and fertile soil. The acidity level for this tree is minimal. In dry weather, young seedlings need watering, and at any other time, natural precipitation is sufficient. nine0004

Planting in open ground is carried out only after the seedlings have acquired a sufficiently strong root system.

Formed shrubs

Cherry laurel: photo and description of the hedge

Fast-growing laurel cherry hedge is popular. Plant height varies from 2 to 6 meters. With proper care, a rapid increase in green mass is observed.

Seedlings are planted in mid-autumn, when the soil is well moistened. Laurel cherry officinalis is in great demand among gardeners. This plant has very beautiful flowers. The inflorescence can be up to 12 cm long and consists of many small flowers, which allows you to give the fence a luxurious look. nine0005

Laurel cherry is a rather hardy plant. She is able to survive severe frosts. In addition, this culture is shade-tolerant, but it needs moisture regularly. If the soil is dry for a long time, the plant will stop flowering and fruiting.

Hedges require pruning a couple of times a year. After planting seedlings, the first pruning is done the next summer.

Original cherry laurel fence

Holly: culture photo and planting rules

Holly is a shrub with dark green foliage. Moreover, the leaves are quite prickly, which allows you to create a fence with good protection. Such a culture is unpretentious to care for. It can grow well in both sunny and shady conditions.

If well-formed seedlings are planted in the ground, then in 4-5 years the bushes will turn into a wonderful hedge. When planting, it is important to keep a gap of at least 60 cm.

Beautiful holly decoration

For your information! Planting can be done twice a year. Suitable time in spring in April and in autumn from October to November. And pruning is done in the middle of summer.

Balsam fir: description and details of care

The balsam variety is characterized by fragrant and soft needles. The tree has a conical shape. At the same time, the branches below grow in a perpendicular direction from the ground, and the upper ones are slightly raised. The tree can grow up to 20-25 meters. nine0003 This crop is demanding on soil structure and moisture content.

The plant does well in shady areas. It will develop intensively if there is a body of water nearby. Soil rich in micronutrients is especially suitable. Do not allow stagnant water for this crop. When planting, you can use seedlings that are at least four years old. The best day to plant is an overcast day in April. Moreover, pits for plantings are made in two weeks. nine0005

Fir has a certain frost resistance. But with sudden temperature changes, young trees need additional protection. You can cover them with spruce branches.

This tree does not require decorative pruning. It independently forms a magnificent crown.

Siberian fir fence

For your information! For planting, it is better to choose areas protected from strong winds, since the root system of fir is located close to the surface of the earth. nine0005


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Garden ivy: hedge photo

One of the most unpretentious plants is garden ivy. It grows into a beautiful hedge, even in the shade, even in a sunny place. But it should be borne in mind that such a plant does not tolerate powerful frosts and high levels of humidity. Therefore, it is sheltered for the winter.

When choosing a suitable landing site, an important factor is the absence of drafts, winds, and it is also desirable that it be elevated. nine0004 Planting is best done in early spring, so that the plant gains strength during the warm season. After rains, the soil should be loosened.

Ivy does not require frequent watering. You can water a little during periods of drought.

Decoration with decorative ivy

For your information! If you later want to get rid of the ivy, it will be very difficult to do so. Therefore, before planting it, think about whether it is better to choose some other plant.

Boxwood: planting, care and propagation

With evergreen boxwood, you can create luxurious hedges on the site. But it is important to follow the rules of its planting and care. Loamy, sandy soil with sufficient moisture is suitable for this plant. Will not grow on soils with high acidity. It is also bad if the groundwater passes close to the surface of the earth. Shaded areas are more suitable for planting boxwood. In this case, planting is best done in the spring.

Small boxwood borders

For your information! Before planting seedlings, it is necessary to dig holes that are twice as deep as the roots. At the same time, pay attention to the condition of the root system and the crowns of the plant.

Thuja brabant: photo, description and tips for growing

A similar plant is evergreen. It is often called the tree of life. Thuja Brabant is distinguished by endurance and resistance to disease. Planting and care does not require much effort. The photo shows what the fence from this plant looks like. Suitable for almost any kind of soil. From thuja with a haircut, you can create any beautiful shape. At the same time, the height of the tree can reach 10 m, and the width of the crown up to 3 m.

The advantages of culture include unpretentious care, rapid growth and excellent decorative effect. To plant a plant, you will need not only seedlings, but also compost, fertilizers, peat, sand and soddy soil. You can plant a plant from April to November. Landing should be done with an interval of 0.6-0.7 meters. If landing is done in one row, then the distance between the holes can reach up to a meter. When creating a two-row fence, seedlings are placed at intervals of up to two meters and preferably in a checkerboard pattern. Some large-sized thuja varieties are planted at intervals of up to five meters. nine0005

To get a beautiful Brabant hedge, it needs to be watered every week after planting. And during the dry season, watering is done a couple of times a week. In this case, at least 15 liters of water should be poured under each tree.

In addition to seedlings, this type of arborvitae can be propagated by seeds and cuttings. But experienced gardeners recommend growing a plant only from seedlings.

Lush arborvitae plantations

For your information! If you cut it often, the plant becomes more lush and dense. The best time for pruning is in spring or already at the end of summer. nine0005

Thuja smaragd: planting and care of culture

When choosing thuja for hedges, it is worth considering the ornamental variety of smaragd. This tree, unlike the previous variety, has a shape in the form of a pyramid. But it must be constantly supported. Such a plant can grow up to 5 meters, and the crown has up to two meters. These parameters are important to consider when planting and leave the necessary gap between seedlings.

This crop grows slowly. Each year adds no more than 10 cm in height and about 5 cm in width. Thuja can grow for 150 years. This is an unpretentious plant that grows both in shaded areas and in more sunny ones. nine0005 Making the alley

Here are the main points when caring for the arborvitae:

  • watering is carried out depending on the condition of the soil and the passage of groundwater. Most often, this procedure is performed once a week. At the same time, a bucket of water goes to one seedling. If there is a severe drought, then the amount increases to two buckets;
  • after each watering it is necessary to loosen the soil;
  • one month after planting, it is important to mulch the soil with wood chips or peat; nine0038
  • compost must be used every spring and mineral fertilizing is carried out;
  • young trees should be protected from sunlight until they gain strength;
  • cut in autumn and spring. In this case, you need to remove the old branches, which will allow you to form a beautiful crown.


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Tips for making the best hedges

When choosing fast-growing plants for your hedges, choose hardy crops. Most often, for such plantations, it is important to simply choose the right landing site, and further care involves only regular pruning to maintain a beautiful shape. nine0005

The following criteria will help you find the right option:

  • conditions for normal growth and development, including climatic conditions, the degree of illumination on the site, the type of soil and the approximate amount of precipitation;
  • features of the maintenance of a live fence. If there is no time to engage in constant pruning, then it is better to consider simpler options;
  • good looks are the most important factor.
Bright living fences

Planting features

Particular attention should be paid to planting. In this case, the procedure includes such stages as marking the territory, preparing the soil and planting seedlings.

For marking it is important to decide what the height of the fence will be. On the ground, the lines are marked with a rope and pegs.

It is important to properly prepare the soil before planting. It is necessary to fertilize the soil qualitatively. And for some varieties of trees and shrubs, you need to consider drainage. In this case, expanded clay, river pebbles and even broken bricks are used. nine0005

If the soil is clay, it can be thinned with sand. Lime is used to reduce acidity, and peat is used to reduce alkalinity.

After that, a trench or the required number of holes is made along the marking. If a fence is planned in one row, then the width should be about 50 cm. With two-row placement - up to 90. The depth is about 60 cm. nine0005

Planting is most often done in autumn or spring. First you need to prepare the soil. For example, dig and fertilize.

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Details of care

Watering and pruning are important steps in the care of any hedge crop. In this case, pruning is not recommended in the first year. Then for the next two years, this procedure must be performed frequently to form the desired configuration.

After pruning, the base of the plant should be wider than the top. This will ensure that the sun's rays reach all parts of the seedlings evenly. Over time, the procedure can be carried out less frequently. For example, first in early spring and the second time in mid-summer. nine0005

Be sure to cut off dead branches. To rejuvenate the plant, pruning is carried out to two-thirds of the branches. It should be borne in mind that different cultures tolerate this procedure in different ways. Coniferous varieties do not tolerate pruning, so it is done less frequently. But for a willow that has active growth, the procedure should be carried out as often as possible.

Watering is best done in the morning and evening hours. This will allow moisture to be retained in the soil longer. The regularity of watering also depends on the structure of the soil. If the soil is clayey, then frequent irrigation can lead to rotting of the root system. If there is not enough water, the roots will dry out. If the soils are often waterlogged and fluid stagnation occurs, then proper drainage should be considered. nine0005 Hedge figures

With the right choice of plants and with all the important conditions of care, you can create a luxurious and practical green fence on your site.

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