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Fast growing evergreen flowering shrubs


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Keen to see results quickly in your garden? Choose these fast growing shrubs in your planting plans, and before you know it your garden will be full of texture, color and form. 

Although gardening does requires a degree of patience, there are ways we can speed things up a little – one of which is by choosing the right plants. You might also be keen for evergreen shrubs and plants to establish quickly for reasons of privacy or shade.

Offering a range of leaf and flower form and color, and interest at different times of the year, these best fast growing shrubs can suit a variety of spaces as part of your garden ideas. 

Best fast growing shrubs to plant

Like the best fast-growing trees, some of the fast growing shrubs suggested here might require a little more attention and care than others, but on the whole, are fairly self-sufficient and will only need a touch of pruning or feeding now and again.  

1. Weigela 

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'Weigela is a deciduous shrub that can reach a height of 2-3 metres within 2 years, making it an ideal choice for quickly filling up any gaps in your garden,' says Lindsay Hyland, founder of Urban Organic Yield . 

It has attractive pink flowers in the spring, and is hardy in many climates. Plant in full sun or partial shade.

It is a great option to plant as a low maintenance garden border idea as it is easy to grow.

2. Beauty Bush

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The beauty bush, Kolkwitzia amabilis, is a great easy-to-grow and fast growing deciduous flowering shrub.

It is a member of the honeysuckle family and needs medium moisture and well-drained soil in full sun to grow. 

Usually growing 6-10' tall, it has an arching, vase-shaped habit. It has showy pink flowers with yellow throats in clusters that bloom in mid-spring, the exact timing of which will differ depending on the hardiness zone where you live. This shrub also makes a great hedge plant. Generally, it is free of pests and disease and requires pruning after flowering.

3. Schip Laurel or Cherry Laurel

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The glossy leaved evergreen schip laurel, or cherry laurel – Prunus laurocerasus ‘Schipkaensis' – is a popular shrub that can be used for fast-growing hedges.

'This evergreen will easily grow into tall and narrow hedges, and only needs pruning once per year, with occasional shaping if necessary,' explain the experts at Instant Hedges .

It has a fast growth rate, reaching up to 2 feet in a year, so is one of the best fast growing plants to use as a shrub for privacy among other garden privacy ideas. 

It grows well in hardiness zones 6-9, prefers dappled to full shade, but can cope with a range of soil types, so is a versatile choice for establishing a dense hedge quickly. 

For added interest, 'in the spring, the schip laurel produces attractive stalks of aromatic white flowers, and red berries in winter,' explain the Instant Hedges experts.

4. Photinia

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Low maintenance evergreen photinias are one of the best fast growing shrubs – or can be trimmed to become an attractive fast-growing tree – added to which 'the green foliage turns red in the spring, summer or fall,' explains Jeremy Yamaguchi, CEO of Lawn Love .  It is therefore excellent as a shrub for leaf changing color.

Quick growing, the evergreen shrub can either be used as a standout feature, to serve a supporting role in your garden, including use as a hedge for privacy or to separate garden areas, or for flower bed ideas.

'Clusters of small white flowers in the spring or summer are then followed by red berries,' adds Jeremy.

Photinias require minimal pruning, but the occasional trim in spring or summer will help to promote dense growth and maintain a good overall shape in the shrub.

These fast growing shrubs will grow well in full sun or partial shade, but prefer clay, sand, or loam soil that drains well.  

5. Buddleja 

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The mostly pink, magenta and purple conical shaped flowers of buddleja are a favorite plant for pollinators, so excellent to include as one of your wildlife garden ideas.

'This hardy deciduous shrub has beautiful, fragrant flowers in the summer and grows 3 to 6 feet high. Buddleja prefers moist soil in full sun or partial shade,' explains Lindsey Hyland.

Vigorous growers, buddlejas are easy to grow and maintain. They are also known as the butterfly bush, so if you want to know how to attract butterflies, planting one of these best fast growing shrubs in your garden would be an excellent first step.

Do, however, be aware that buddleja are considered invasive in some areas, so always check before planting.

6. Forsythia

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Low maintenance and fast growing – growing at least one foot a year – forsythia can tolerate a wide array of growing conditions so is one of the best fast growing shrubs for versatility, as well as for its colorful spring blooms.

'These yellow-flowering beauties blossom in the spring and are straightforward to care for and nurture,' explains Ellen of Outdoor Happens

Forsythia grow up to 10 feet tall and 10 feet wide, so leave space for this colorful shrub to spread, especially if you want to use it as hedging or perhaps as a garden wall idea to disguise an unsightly boundary.

'Space the shrubs at least six feet apart if possible, and prune them regularly to prevent the maze like structure of stems looking untidy,' adds Ellen.

Alternatively, if you prefer the wilder look, then leave them to grow as nature intended and enjoy the burst of cheery, breathtaking blooms every year.

7. Sea Berry

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'One of my absolute favorite best fast growing shrubs to include in almost any landscape, and good for zones 3-8, is sea buckthorn, Hippophae rhamnoides, also known as sea berry,' explains Diane Kuthy, founder of How to Grow Everything  

This deciduous hardy shrub, which is particularly suitable for windy, coastal gardens, is both ornamental and has edible berries. 'The plant produces delicious, bright orange, vitamin C packed berries which are most popularly used in jams, juices, and even skin care.

'Sea buckthorn has bush-like growth, so is ideal for hedges, and can grow to 30 feet tall without pruning,' adds Diane. 

If male and female plants are planted together the shrubs should start producing fruit after 4 or 5 years. 

8. Hydrangeas

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Hydrangeas are well loved for their large, magnificent flower heads in a range of colors, making this flowering shrub such a popular addition to many gardens.

It is important that you know how to prune hydrangeas to keep these fast growing shrubs looking their best, as pruning helps to promote good shape and the forming of new flowers.

Easy to grow and quick to establish, there are many varieties of hydrangeas that produce flowers in summer and fall.

Hydrangeas can be a bit choosy about their location, so one of the most important tips to remember for how to grow hydrangeas is to take care when planting and put them in the correct position that suits that particular species.

As long as their basic needs are met, they are pretty easy to care for.

9. Viburnum tinus

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The evergreen Viburnum tinus can grow to a height of 13 to 16 feet, so is one of the best fast growing shrubs to add height to your back yard. 

Using tall plants is among the many vertical garden ideas that can make a small back yard appear larger, training the eye upwards.

'It has beautiful clusters of white flowers in the winter, and is hardy in many climates. Viburnum tinus prefers moist soil and loves sun or partial shade,' explains Lindsey Hyland.

10. Lavender

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It is worth learning how to grow lavender so that you can enjoy the aromatic properties and beautiful flowers of this shrubby herb.

Bearing lovely purple, blue, pink or white flowers throughout the summer, there are many different varieties of these drought tolerant, best fast growing shrubs. They are also definitely a plant to include if you're investigating how to plan a dry garden.

Evocative of mediterranean style gardens, but also a stalwart of cottage garden ideas, lavender prefers well-drained soil, in full sun.

They can vary in height, growing from 1 to 3 feet, and can be dotted among flower beds, used for hedging when designing a parterre garden, or used in the kitchen garden as an aromatic herb.

11. Elderberry

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Elderberry is one of the best fast growing shrubs for a back yard as it bears both edible berries and lovely blossom.

'You can grow your own elderberries and make an immune-boosting elderberry syrup at home using the berries,' explains Diane Kuthy.

'These deciduous perennial bushes are hardy in zones 4-7 and grow well in shade or sunny locations,' she adds.

The fast growing shrubs will bloom from late spring, producing masses of tiny white flowers that can be picked and used to make delicious elderflower cordial or fizz.

The berries, which are bursting with immune boosting vitamins A, C and D, come next, ripening between July and September, depending on where you live. These can then be harvested and turned into healthy treats, such as elderberry jelly, pies or preserves. Why not add them to your kitchen garden ideas?

WARNING: The berries of some varieties of elderberry are toxic when eaten raw, so to be on the safe side always cook the elderberries before you try to eat them 

'With proper pruning, elderberry plants can remain as short shrubs or grow to  over 10ft tall. Elderberry plants are best purchased as young plants and will bear fruit when those plants are 2-3 years old,' explains Diane.

12. Cornus or Dogwoods

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It's not just interest and color from flowers and foliage that you should consider when looking for the best fast growing shrubs – stem color can make a real impact, too. Among the best winter plants for pots and borders are cornus, or dogwoods.

These fantastic and fast-growing deciduous shrubs are highly versatile and loved for their vibrant displays of bare stems during winter ranging from yellow, through orange and red to deep crimson. 

The stems are then clothed in white flower heads in spring and pale green leaves throughout the summer, so offer differing interest in a border throughout the year.

13. Mock Orange

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Mock orange, or philadelphus, is a vigorous and fast growing shrub that flowers from about mid June to August depending on the climate where you live. 

The wonderfully sweet scented blooms are a delight to walk past as a sensory garden plant, so this is a lovely shrub to grow near an outside seating or dining area, or position where you can enjoy the fragrance to the full.

It is happy in sun or part shade in well-draining soil and requires very little maintenance.

What is the fastest growing bush for privacy?

One of the fastest growing bushes for privacy is the wax myrtle.

'They can grow insanely fast – sometimes exceeding two feet per year, or potentially faster if they acclimatize well to your soil,' explains Ellen.

This evergreen is therefore one of the best fast growing shrubs, and as well as providing a habitat for wildlife, produces abundant berries in the winter if both female and male plants are planted next to each other, so is a source of food for birds, too.

This tough shrub can tolerate most soils, including slightly salty conditions, and will withstand full sun to part shade.

When planting wax myrtle, make sure you keep them well away from barbecue areas or where you might be planning outdoor fireplace ideas, as 'the waxy leaves are famously flammable,' explains Ellen.

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What is a fast growing shade shrub?

A fast growing shrub for shade that is a good choice to plant is Mahonia x media. 

This evergreen has dark green glossy leaves and produces sprays of wonderfully fragrant yellow flowers from November to early spring, depending on the variety. Sometimes these are followed by clusters of black or purple berries.

Mahonia x media will cope well with partial or full shade, so is a good choice for a north facing back yard or plot. It tolerates sand, chalk, clay or loam, as long as they are well draining.

What's the fastest growing evergreen bush?

There are many fast growing evergreen shrubs that you can plant in your garden for year round interest. Among those listed above are the schip laurel, photinia and Viburnum tinus, but there are many other options you can plant to suit the particular conditions in your garden.

A useful method is to see what is growing well in neighbors yards as they will probably enjoy similar soil types and conditions, and you can also get an idea of how it might look in your garden setting.

Rachel is senior content editor, and writes and commissions gardening content for homesandgardens.com, Homes & Gardens magazine, and its sister titles Period Living Magazine and Country Homes & Interiors.  She has written for lifestyle magazines for many years, with a particular focus on gardening, historic houses and arts and crafts, but started out her journalism career in BBC radio, where she enjoyed reporting on and writing programme scripts for all manner of stories. Rachel then moved into regional lifestyle magazines, where the topics she wrote about, and people she interviewed, were as varied and eclectic as they were on radio. Always harboring a passion for homes and gardens, she jumped at the opportunity to work on The English Home and The English Garden magazines for a number of years, before joining the Period Living team, then the wider Homes & Gardens team, specializing in gardens.

7 Fast Growing Evergreen Trees and Shrubs

If you’re looking for ideas for fast growing evergreen trees and shrubs, this post is for you! When you’re adding plants, it can get expensive. You want to make sure you are getting the most value for your money as well as quick results. And bonus points if they stay green all year!  Check out these fast-growing evergreen trees and shrubs you can add to your landscape.

When it comes to landscaping, we can be a bit impatient. That’s why these fast-growing varieties are perfect. There are choices like Leyland Cyprus, Green Giant Arborvitae, and Magnolias just to name a few. Evergreen means they keep their foliage year-round and fast-growing typically means several feet per year.

Not all trees and shrubs grow at the same rate.  Some take years!  Some trees and shrubs are planted for their slow-growing small stature. Not everyone wants or needs large trees. But if you do, make sure you choose a fast-growing tree or shrub.

Case in point – A Gingko tree.  One of the most gorgeous trees around.  In the fall, the leaves are the most stunning yellow color and it has a beautiful shape.  But.  It grows at a snail’s pace.  Like a sloth.  I’ve been in love with these trees for years and finally got one for Mother’s Day one year.   Maybe in another 30 years, I’ll be able to enjoy it! 

But back to the point.  Fast growing is what we’re after today!  Not sloths! 

What is the definition of a fast growing tree?

Fast growing trees will grow several feet per year. If you put this in comparison with a slow growing species like the ginkgo tree, it’s a tremendous difference.

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What is the fastest growing evergreen tree?

There are varying opinions and of course it also depends on your planting zone and conditions, but the Murray Cypress tree tends to top the list of the fastest growing evergreen tree. It can shoot up 4 feet in one year. In three years, you could potentially have a 12 foot hedge of privacy with these trees!

Leyland Cyprus

Probably one of the more well-known trees, the Leyland Cyprus grows quickly and stays green year-round.   Once established, they can grow 3 to 5 feet per year!  Plant at least 8-10 feet apart and you’ll have a nice evergreen hedge in a few years.  They can mature up to 50 feet tall and do not have invasive root systems. 

The only downside to these giants is when you lose one.  We’ve all seen the gorgeous rows of beautiful Leylands with a dead one in the middle.  However – the good news is since they grow fast, you can replace them.

Magnolia

Since I live in the South, I’m partial to Magnolia trees.  We moved into our house about 5 years ago and there was a tiny Little Gem Magnolia tree on the side of our house.  In no time, it’s grown enough to give us complete privacy on the corner. 

It’s around 15 feet tall at this point and it’s green all year with the most gorgeous dark waxy leaves and big white blooms.  These can get 20 feet tall in around 7 or 8 years!

Check out this handy guide for planting Magnolias!

Green Giant Arborvitae

This species is one of my all-time favorites.   Green Giant Arborvitae can grow 3-5 feet per year and will make a privacy screen in no time that stays green all year.  Plant them at least 8-10 feet apart to give them room to spread out. 

We found a few small ones at a local nursery for around $10 a piece and they are almost blocking the neighbor’s house in a few short years. This is one of the trees that you don’t have to spend a fortune on in the beginning!

Green Giant trees are an ideal budget-friendly option that will produce privacy quickly. This is also important if you’re doing the planting yourself. You can buy small trees that are super easy to plant without equipment other than a shovel.

Holly

Holly trees can be used as bushes, hedges, trees, and privacy screens.  Nellie Stevens Holly is one of the more popular varieties.  You can plant these on the corner of your home and near a driveway due to a non-invasive root system.  They can get up to 15-25 feet tall and 10-15 feet wide.   

Beware of the prickly leaves though – they are no joke! These trees are perfect for landscaping though because they have a beautiful shape and pretty waxy green foliage.

Loropetalum

These are one of my favorite evergreen shrubs because of the color.  They’re a gorgeous purple shade and at various times of the year, they have beautiful pink flowers.  They grow quickly and they get full! 

Give them plenty of room – as in at least 4-6 feet apart when planting.   Make sure to choose a species that grows tall if you’re looking for a hedge or privacy – these include Burgundy, Purple Majesty, and Hines Purpleleaf.  Expect about 10-15 feet tall at mature growth.

You will need to prune the Loropetalum as it can get wild-looking. I like the wild look, but my husband doesn’t. He prunes them into a more tame round shape several times a year.

Tea Olive (sometimes fast-growing)

These are sweet-smelling gorgeous shrubs with a beautiful green leaf.   The Osmanthus Fragrans or Fragrant Tea Olive produces little, white fragrant flowers in the fall.  We planted a row of these in between our house and the neighbor a few years ago and they are already nearly a privacy hedge! 

However, I included these as “sometimes fast-growing” because it depends on where you plant them.  We planted a row in the front yard that is in the vicinity of our septic lines (but not too close) and they are growing like crazy – they’ve tripled in size in just a few short years. 

The ones we planted in the back that are farther away from septic lines are growing at a normal pace. 

So – I didn’t want to leave the Tea Olives out because they’re too gorgeous not to include, but just know they might not grow as quickly as some of the others.

Golden Euonymus

Weird name, but a gorgeous evergreen shrub.  If you want some variety in color instead of the typical green, these are it!  Golden Euonymus has striking yellow/green foliage that stays beautiful year-round.  

And they grow fast – they can get 10 feet high and 6 feet wide.  These make an excellent hedge choice as you can shape them how you like and they are fairly easy to care for.

So there you have it – 7 fast-growing evergreen trees and shrubs you can choose this year and get beautiful plants in no time!  Keep in mind to always pay attention to your planting zone.  Before you invest in landscaping which can add up quickly – make sure you are planting appropriately for your climate. 

 I live in the South (Zone 8A according to the latest maps I could find) so these 7 plants are excellent choices for this planting zone.   You can check yours here!

Pruning Tools for Trees and Shrubs

Most trees and shrubs are going to need to be pruned at some point. Usually, a few times a year in the fall and spring is ideal, but it depends on the variety.

If you’re doing your landscaping yourself, you might want to invest in a few tools to make the job easier. There are manual pruners, loppers, electric pole saws, and so on.

Here are a few of our faves:

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Fast-growing perennial evergreen hedge

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.

Such a design, of course, will take a lot of time and effort, but the result is worth it. You can create a similar decor from trees, climbing crops and shrubs. If you still do not know which plants you want to plant, then our review will help you make the right decision. nine0004

Quality care of plantings allows you to create a magnificent view in any garden

Contents of the article

  • 1 Perennial fast-growing hedge: evergreen trees and shrubs
  • 2 DIY hedge in the country house: which plants are better to use
  • 3 Cultures for hedges : photos and names of fast-growing plants
    • 3.1 Barberry: planting and caring for the plant
    • 3.2 Periwinkle: photos of flowers and tips from gardeners
    • 3. 3 Euonymus: planting and caring for a plantation
    • 3.4 Privet: a hedge for a garden
    • 3.5 Hawthorn hedge: secrets
    • 3.6 Features of a spruce hedge
    • 3.7 plant
    • 3.8 Willow: creating a hedge
    • 3.9 Kampsis grandiflora: planting and caring for the plant
    • 3.10 Brilliant cotoneaster: photo of a hedge
    • 3.11 Lavson cypress columnaris: growing secrets
    • 3.12 Lylanda Kupressiparis: interesting use of trees
    • 3.1 3.17 Boxwood: planting, care and reproduction
    • 3.18 Thuja brabant: photo, description and tips for growing
    • 3.19 Thuja smaragd: planting and care of culture
  • 4 What is the best hedge to make: useful tips
    • 4.1 Planting tips
    • 4.2 Care tips

Perennial fast growing hedge: evergreen trees and shrubs

90 There are many benefits to a 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. nine0005 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.

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. nine0076 In winter, such crops die. Such plants include sweet peas, climbing varieties of beans and kobe.

A small hedge is 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; nine0014
  • 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.

The group of evergreens includes junipers, conifers, cypresses, deciduous trees such as boxwood or holly. nine0076 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 evergreen vegetation 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 the passage of 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; nine0014
  • 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.

Consider the type of terrain, soil and climatic conditions when choosing the right crops. Also, learn how the plants will get along with each other.

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nine0076 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. You can try planting in a staggered arrangement.

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; nine0014
  • in the second season it is necessary to prune a third before bud break;
  • mulch 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.

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. nine0075 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 can not be watered, but the 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: the secrets of growing

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.

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 odours;
  • protects the area from dust and snow drifts;
  • is resistant to various diseases;
  • shaping a tree should rarely be done. nine0014

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 dry 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. nine0075 These varieties are best planted at meter intervals. 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. nine0076

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.

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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:

  • Rooting Kampsis is able to weave a large surface area, and is also more resistant to cold;
  • large-flowered species 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. Therefore, 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. nine0076 Proper care requires sufficient watering. Fertilizers are not required, but recommended. From July to September, the culture blooms in red, yellow and orange flowers.

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. nine0075 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.

Lavson 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 culture 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 shaping cutting. At the same time, dry branches should also be removed.


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This evergreen crop 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. nine0076

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 following 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. nine0075 This crop is demanding on soil structure and moisture content.

The plant does well in shady places. 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. nine0076 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. 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 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

This 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 plantations of thuja

For your information! If you cut 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 maintained. 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 done 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; nine0014
  • compost must be used every spring and mineral fertilizing is carried out;
  • young trees should be protected from the sun 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 hedges, you should give preference to 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

Features of planting

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.

Hedge with fence

Maintenance details

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 often. 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. When choosing a suitable variety, do not forget to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of its growth and the stages of planting and care.


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Hedge fast growing perennial evergreen

Modern architectural trends are slowly eliminating fences. Often stone and metal fences are replaced by evergreen hedges. Beautiful natural hedges surround us everywhere, become a buffer from reality, protect neighbors from prying eyes, separate from noise, symbolically turn the yard into a safe fortress. Anyone can plant evergreens, they do not need special care, complex care methods or large financial costs. Check out the best fast growing shrubs for this task. nine0005

The green fence is not a modern invention. Over the years, it changed its function and gradually became more decorative. Especially in the 18th and 19th centuries, when royal and magnate gardeners used fast-growing ornamental shrubs for hedges and various types of evergreens to create elaborate decorations for royal gardens. How to create an evergreen, perennial and fast-growing hedge, which trees and shrubs to use - we will consider in this article. nine0014

  • Cherry laurel
  • Hawthorn
  • Holly
  • Climbing shrubs
  • Honeysuckle
  • Kampsis
  • Garden ivy
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    The most popular plants are easy to shape, so making them into spherical, conical, and other complex shapes is not a particularly difficult job. Green fencing is a fence that effectively separates residents from prying eyes, random visits from animals, protecting privacy. nine0005

    The density and height of the green hedge is determined by the choice of plants and the preference of the garden owner. Hedge options:

    1. fairly transparent, sparse;
    2. short;
    3. high;
    4. close-fitting;
    5. strongly compacted, so that all plants begin to form a single whole.

    The choice of plants is not easy. There are many trees and shrubs on the market, most of them are equally unpretentious and easy to grow. When choosing shrubs, you need to pay attention to the following features:

    • growth rate;
    • ease of planting, maintenance;
    • evergreen crown.

    Generally fast-growing plants with many advantages are chosen:

    1. produce lush growth after a few seasons;
    2. quickly recover, even serious mistakes in cultivation, pruning are quickly corrected on their own.

    Popular conifers

    Thinking about what is better to make a fence, it is worth starting your search with well-known conifers. Ornamental coniferous hedge shrubs are a great idea to create the fastest growing fence. Varieties that do not cause any special problems in winter care are better suited. Coniferous fast-growing shrubs are one of the least demanding plants, allowing you to provide a beautiful appearance all year round. nine0005

    Juniper

    Juniper often appears in the garden. This perennial grows in meadows, clearings next to the forest. Often, juniper is associated with a separately growing bush, but it is perfect, as an option, from which to make a living impenetrable hedge, even for animals. You can choose varieties that are fast growing, characterized by a beautiful shape, evergreen appearance, high resistance to adverse growth conditions.

    Juniper will appeal to those who like to adjust the height of the hedge by trimming. The plant easily tolerates a haircut, with proper cultivation creates a spectacular fast-growing wall. This is a great outlet for the impatient. nine0005

    Chinese juniper is an ideal hedge shrub. Winter care is unproblematic, the perennial is completely frost-resistant.

    Spruce

    Especially recommended for lovers of natural, irregular hedges, Serbian spruce. This ornamental shrub has a thin shape, very dense. Planting a fast-growing hedge of spruce should be done close to each other so that the plants can form a dense wall. This is an ideal solution if you need to surround the site, outbuildings, fences, house with a high green wall. Serbian spruce reaches an impressive size - it can grow up to 15 meters. nine0005

    Spruce forests require intensive pruning, they are characterized by rapid growth - growth can reach 100 cm annually!

    Advantages of Serbian spruce:

    • high shade tolerance;
    • resistance to poor growing conditions;
    • tolerates cold and frost very well.

    Serbian spruce in the Moscow region - planting photo

    Thuja

    All the coniferous fast-growing plants mentioned are popular, but not even half as popular as the queen of coniferous trees - thuja. A living coniferous hedge from a thuja is certainly a great option. The garden will always be beautifully presented, attention should be paid to the scaly thuja needles, which, depending on the variety, come in different shades:

    • light green;
    • dark;
    • grey-blue.

    Thuja provides a wide field for garden decoration.

    Photo. Brabant thuja living wall

    Western thuja grows very fast. This tall species tolerates a sunny or shady location, so it looks equally good along the entire length of the fence. Thuja does not cause problems in winter, it is popular in climatic zones where frost-resistant plants are needed. nine0005

    Characteristic features of western arborvitae:

    • frost resistance;
    • rapid growth;
    • high cutting resistance, can be molded freely;
    • needles are not sharp, so you can plant arborvitae in the garden where children play.

    Easy care, pleasant colors, tolerance to the place of cultivation are not the only advantages of arborvitae. This is an ideal hedge plant also because of the height. After a few years, the average height of the fence reaches 2 meters, it is possible to maintain the size of the fence at a high level without effort. This is the optimal height - the plant does not cast a huge shadow, completely covering the private space of the garden. nine0005

    Photo. High hedge of arborvitae smaragd

    Balsam fir

    Fir grows in the forest zone (in Russia - up to the Urals), grows poorly in the forest-steppe. The crown shape is large cones, initially dark purple, later brown. Tree of small or medium size, 15-20 meters high. The crowns of old trees are narrow, conical, with a sharp tip.

    Needles are short, narrow, flat, dark green above, shiny, below with two white or gray stripes. The smell of needles is pleasant, balsamic. The buds are covered with a glassy resin. Small in size, 5-10 cm long, ripen and fall apart in September-November. nine0005

    There are short, dwarf varieties such as Nana balsam fir.

    Balsam fir is resistant to low temperatures down to -30 degrees, but requires high humidity, suitable soil. The average growth of fir is 10 m. Shiny needles emit a strong balsamic smell after friction.

    Deciduous trees

    Some plants that grow rapidly in the wild grow into huge trees. It is enough to plant them at short intervals and regularly cut the shoots to form a limited, dense hedge of various shapes. There are many trees used for decorative fences, the most popular species are:

    • hornbeam;
    • book.

    Photo. Hornbeam hedge

    Trees are more demanding for cultivation than deciduous shrubs, but they tolerate not particularly favorable conditions and are resistant to low temperatures. Thanks to them, there is a chance to create a fast-growing hedge in the garden, which looks extremely decorative in autumn, when the leaves turn yellow or red.

    Photo. Beech hedge

    Deciduous shrubs

    An interesting option is deciduous shrubs, which are much easier to form. Most species shed their leaves for the winter, but some have evergreen foliage that makes the natural enclosure attractive all year round. Evergreens can create a fast-growing hedge, so it's worth finding out and choosing the right varieties for your hedge. Below is an overview of the best hardy shrubs for green hedges.

    Common privet

    If you need a variety that does not require careful maintenance, be sure to choose privet for a beautiful living hedge. This little-known name hides an extremely showy plant.

    The main advantages of privet:

    • low requirements for growing conditions;
    • care does not take long.

    To form a beautiful shape of the privet, it is necessary to regularly cut the bush twice a year, especially in the first years of life. It is a hedge-forming plant that is very resistant to the low temperatures typical of Russian winters. nine0005

    Evergreen boxwood

    Boxwood is a popular shrub for deciduous hedges. Evergreen boxwood grows fast. This is the most popular and affordable type of fast growing hedge. Boxwood is versatile and has many other uses:

    • is planted as individual bushes;
    • forms small fences;
    • creates dense, dense hedges.

    Additional benefits of axle box:

    • ease of cultivation;
    • relatively low soil requirements;
    • undemanding to the landing site.

    Boxwood requires regular, intensive pruning. Forming can be done even by a novice amateur gardener, the bush is resistant to experiments, quickly recovers. To keep the buxus under control, the trimming procedure is performed quite often. The plant does not require much effort, it grows well in the gardens of busy people.

    Boxwood is one of the best plants for beautiful living hedges due to its easy crown formation. The shrub is often used to create complex ornaments:

    • winding path edging;
    • various shapes;
    • composite hedges with different heights.

    Evergreen boxwood does not shed its leaves for the winter, maintaining its aesthetic appeal all year round.

    Cotoneaster brilliant

    Cotoneaster hedge is a popular solution. It is a deciduous shrub with straight, stiff shoots. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters. The leaves are dark green, beautifully shiny, in autumn they turn brown, orange, yellow. In shape - elliptical or ovoid, 2-7 cm long and 1-3 cm wide, sharp at the top. nine0005

    Cotoneaster, blooming in summer, produces pink, honey-bearing flowers. Flowers 5-6 mm in diameter, pink-green, with white ends of the petals, collected in inflorescences of 3-8 pieces. Flowering period: May-June.

    Photo. Cotoneaster leaves and flowers

    Fruits appear in October, first red or dark purple, then black spherical berries up to 1 cm in diameter. Berries ripen in August, fall off rather quickly.

    Photo. Cotoneaster fruit

    Brilliant cotoneaster is planted in sunny or semi-shaded places. nine0005

    Benefits of cotoneaster:

    1. characterized by complete resistance to low temperatures;
    2. drought tolerant;
    3. soil tolerant: medium need for fertility, prefers substrates that are light, permeable, slightly acidic or slightly alkaline pH, dislikes wet, heavy soils;
    4. resistant to air pollution, recommended for planting in cities, near highways;
    5. tolerates pruning and is one of the best cotoneaster varieties for hedges. nine0014

    Features of cotoneaster hedge: melliferous plant, fruits suitable for birds, dense thickets can be formed.

    Recommended for:

    • home gardens;
    • parks;
    • street landscaping.

    Planted singly or in groups, often used for low hedges, formed in low rows.

    Photo. Cotoneaster brilliant in a living curved hedge.

    Evergreen barberry

    Nurseries offer several varieties of evergreen barberry. A common option is Berberis Thunberg. Instances differ in leaf color, shape, plant height. Various types of barberry have a height of 50-300 centimeters.

    Thunberg's barberry belongs to the most common species. The shrub is characterized by a wide, sprawling bush, with shoots hanging down to the ground. The indisputable advantage of barberry is bright red berries that remain on the shoots in winter. Red fruits are a favorite delicacy of birds. nine0005

    Barberry is recommended for:

    • planting in cities;
    • slope reinforcement;
    • making hedges.

    Varieties with colored leaves are readily used in home gardens. Shrub blooms in May.

    Favorable soil reaction: acidic. Location Requirements: Partial shade, full sun.

    Viburnum

    Dicotyledon Physocarpus opulifolius is a shrub with dark purple leaves. In April, white, delicate flowers appear, collected in umbrellas, then turning into decorative, red berries. Without pruning, the shoots of the vesicle reach a height of 2 meters, with an annual growth of 30 centimeters. nine0005

    In sunny positions, the leaves of the vesicle take on a beautiful shade. The shrub is unpretentious. It is easy to grow a living beautiful hedge from it.

    The main attention should be paid to seedlings immediately after planting, watering is especially important. Thanks to regular watering, the shrub takes root well and grows quickly.

    Vesicle resistant to:

    • drought;
    • frost;
    • air pollution.

    Due to the unpretentiousness to the conditions, easy care, the vesicle is often planted on the streets, along the footpaths. nine0005

    Euonymus

    Fortune's Euonymus is an evergreen shrub with round green shoots. Plant height - up to 3 meters. The leaves are ovate or elliptical, thick, 2-4 cm long, green in color with yellow edges. In winter, the foliage turns red: the colder, the more intense the color becomes. Emerald Gold flowers are greenish-white, grouped in rather large inflorescences.

    Shrub likes fertile, humus, airy soils, rather moist. Euonymus should be planted in sunny or semi-shaded places. Blooms in July. Resistant to frost, but can freeze in harsh winters. Requires pruning 3 times a year:

    1. in spring;
    2. in June;
    3. in the first half of August to prepare the shoots for winter.

    Sometimes the euonymus is planted under the crowns of trees, on which it rises to a height of up to 3 meters.

    Laurel Cherry

    This perennial shrub with a compact upright crown is found in Southern Europe, North Africa, Western Asia. It takes the form of a bush or small tree. Leaves - lanceolate, sharp, with wavy edges, hard. Flowers are small, collected in clusters. The fruit is a cherry-like berry, black in color, edible. nine0005

    Attention! Laurel seeds are poisonous!

    The plant prefers warm, sunny positions. Requires fertile, well-drained, consistently moist soil. In winter, you need to cut the shoots in half.

    Hawthorn

    Hawthorn is a shrub or low tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. Grows on many continents in the natural environment. Reaches a height of 3-6 meters, has vertical shoots. The leaves are oval with long petioles, carved - have 3-7 lobes. Cream-colored flowers are collected in umbellate panicles pointing upwards. Fruits up to 1 cm in diameter, scarlet-red, edible. nine0005

    Hawthorn fruits are eaten raw, used for the production of preserves, tinctures, wines.

    Hawthorn is easy to grow if conditions are right. A sunny or slightly shaded position is best. Suitable soil is sandy, fertile, moderately moist, although the shrub can grow even on poor soils.

    Resistant to air pollution, therefore often used in urban greening. Hawthorn is hardy, but young seedlings need to be covered. The plant is susceptible to pests and diseases (especially fungi). It is necessary to use prophylactic drugs. nine0005

    Hawthorn looks beautiful on a living formed hedge.

    Holly (holly)

    Tall shrub, growing up to 6 meters, belongs to the holly family (Aquifoliaceae). The leaves are characteristic, pointed, ovate, dark, shiny on the upper part of the plate. Blooms from May to June, producing small, white, dioecious flowers. In September, extremely decorative red berries appear, remaining on the bush all winter. For fruit production, male and female specimens are planted together. nine0005

    Attention! Holly berries are poisonous.

    The plant is used in herbal medicine, in the treatment of runny nose, rheumatism.

    Holly grows easily, undemanding to agricultural technology. Grows well in partial shade, on acidic, permeable, sandy-clay soil. The soil needs to be slightly moist or moderately dry. The bush allows intensive pruning.

    In the garden, holly should be planted in shady places where many plants do not want to grow. On acid marshy soils, in the shaded corners of the site, it will create dense decorative fences. nine0005

    Climbing shrubs

    Honeysuckle

    Honeysuckle Lonicera Tellmanniana is a beautiful, fragrant, undemanding honeysuckle variety. Golden flowers captivate with a beautiful, intense, sweet fragrance. The shimmering radiance of golden-orange, charming flowers, collected in densely flowering clusters, delights and effectively enriches green spaces. Beautiful climbing perennial will decorate the garden thanks to decorative, shiny intertwined shoots up to 5 meters long. A fast-growing shrub gives an annual growth of shoots up to 1 meter. nine0005

    Charming fruits with intense red color - tiny, shiny beads adorn the beautiful, delicate shoots of Tellman honeysuckle. Wonderful, smooth leaves, swaying in the wind, resemble an agitated green ocean. Fantastic looking Telman honeysuckle illuminates the garden with golden reflections, making outdoor activities filled with wonderful moments. Honeysuckle is used for entwining:

    • fences, hedges;
    • walls;
    • tree trunks; nine0014
    • pergolas, gazebos.

    The plant loves semi-shaded and sunny places, protected from the wind. The soil is moderately moist. Honeysuckle has high frost resistance.

    Kampsis

    Large-flowered Kampsis is a climbing flowering shrub up to 10 meters high, grown in the southern regions. It grows luxuriantly, annually increases by 2-4 meters. Blooms in late summer, autumn (August-September). Decorative flowers 5-7 cm long, depending on the variety, come in different colors:

    • bright orange;
    • orange-red;
    • scarlet;
    • yellow.

    The leaves are dark green, composed of 7-11 serrated leaves covered with fine hairs, turning yellow in autumn. Campsis gives numerous shoots. Grows well in a sheltered, sunny position. In winter, the base of the plant should be covered with a mound of leaves, needles 25-30 cm high. The plant rises to supports, fences with the help of aerial roots, winding shoots. Recommended for landing on:

    • south walls;
    • fences;
    • gazebos, pergolas;
    • gratings, poles;
    • other secure supports.

    Garden ivy

    Ivy is a plastic “material”. With frequent pruning, it looks like a smooth wall, when young shoots grow, it acquires a wavy, soft texture. Garden ivy is perfect for making hedges that stay green in the winter, making a statement in the garden.

    Instead of building a brick, stone wall, you can choose a metal mesh fence stretched between the posts, braiding it with ivy. nine0005

    The plant winters well and tolerates low temperatures. But even if it freezes in a harsh winter, it will easily resume in the spring.

    Common ivy grows well in shade, partial shade, on medium fertility, moderately moist soil, but not acidic. Its flexible shoots need to be cut correctly. Tough, dark, evergreen leaves create a dense wall of green all year round. This solution is cheaper than a traditional wall, it looks impressive. Ivy goes well with stone, wood, concrete elements of the landscape. nine0005

    Ivy seedlings are planted in spring (April) or autumn (until November, if temperatures remain above 5 degrees Celsius, no frost is forecast). After planting, it is recommended to trim the ivy so that the remaining shoots are 15–20 cm long. First of all, landing is important. If you want shrubs to grow quickly and vigorously, you need to provide enough space for them to grow. Planting evergreen hedges too tightly can make the plants less attractive. Of course, the distance between seedlings depends on the type of plant.

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