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Best fast-growing hedges: 10 ideas for structure and boundaries

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Fast-growing hedges offer a quick way to transform and reinvent your garden. Whether you are in search of something to define the boundaries of your property, to provide privacy and screening or to help support your local wildlife, hedges are a versatile addition to the garden. 

They can also be used to provide your backyard ideas with structure and shape, helping to add height or visual interest – you could even try topiary for which fast-growing hedges are ideal. 

'Fast-growing hedges can be sheared into geometric shapes or allowed to grow naturally. Always select a plant that has the desired shape and mature size to help minimize pruning,' says garden expert Melinda Myers , 'If you like the formal sheared look consider plants that tolerate this type of pruning. For an informal or natural look that would befit cottage garden ideas, keep pruning to a minimum. Consider hedging plants that also provide flowers, fall color and fruit if it fits in your landscape design. '

Fast-growing hedges

When you want to add a hedge to your garden, the thought of having to wait a decade for it to establish is probably not what you had in mind. On the other hand, fully grown hedges are an expensive purchase, especially if you want to have a long section of hedge between yourself and a neighbor's property.

Therefore, fast-growing hedges are an ideal solution that will quickly establish and grow – your only challenge will be to keep them in check, however this is easily done with regular pruning and shaping. Pruning at regular intervals will also keep your hedge looking beautifully manicured. 

Hedges are also a great choice for creating boundaries and should be factored in when you're thinking about how to plan a garden. 'Plant fast-growing hedges for your boundaries – they are good for wildlife and the environment by absorbing pollution. Use mixed wildlife hedging in rural areas and dense evergreens in the urban environment,' recommends Period Living garden expert Leigh Clapp.

1. Best plant to create purple fast-growing hedges

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Often known as 'the purple bush', loropetalum shrubs make for eye-catching fast-growing hedges. Its beautiful purple leaves offer a stunning contrast to the other brown and greens that define the garden. 

Growing in hardiness zones 7 to 11 without any additional care, these pretty fast-growing hedges do best when they are planted in full sun, as it is the light from the sun that causes its leaves to be that beautiful purple shade. Loropetalum will also be more likely to thrive in gardens that are subject to long, hot summers, so are best avoided in cooler areas. However, if you live in cooler regions, there are still plenty of fast-growing hedges that you can plant in your garden.

2. The best fast growing hedges for sweet scent

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Mock orange, also known as Philadelphus, are adored for their dainty sweet-smelling flowers which bloom in summer. A brilliant addition to sensory garden ideas, mock orange shrubs are a reasonably hardy shrub and can be grown anywhere from zones 4 to 7. Plus it is relatively easy to care for.

Growing more than two feet per year, mock orange are exceptionally fast-growing hedges and if left unchecked will quickly reach more than 12 foot tall. As with all fast-growing hedges pruning is vital.

'Mock orange is a deservedly popular medium-sized deciduous shrub with highly perfumed cascades of pure white flowers for many weeks through May to July,' says Leigh Clapp, 'It grows in sun or part shade in any fertile, well-drained soil, including coastal gardens.'

3. Best fast-growing hedges for winter color

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A favorite of winter garden ideas, cornus, or as it is more commonly known red twig dogwood, makes for a vibrant display on its own or as part of a hedge.

Creating a bank of crimson stems, these fast-growing hedges look just as good in winter as they do in the height of spring – in fact, they may even look better. 'During the summer, it blooms flowers and berries. It has red bark that looks beautiful year-round,' says Emilly Barbosa Fernandes, expert small space gardener and consultant at HouseGrail .

With it's dense twiggy structure, it is also great to use as part of garden privacy ideas, plus since dogwood are very easy to propagate – simply cut a branch that's about the thickness of a pencil and put in a pot of quickly – it is a very affordable to quickly grow your hedges.

4. Best fast-growing hedges for year-round privacy

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If you're trying to select the best hedges or best trees for privacy and screening in a backyard, then opting for an evergreen variety is a must. The shrubby honeysuckle is an excellent choice for fast-growing hedges, as its dense leaves and branches provide year-round greenery and screening. 

'The shrubby honeysuckle can grow between 15-23 inches in a year, so if you don’t want a tall shrub, make sure to keep it trimmed,' says Emilly. 'The shrubby honeysuckle is an evergreen that becomes denser as you clip it. It has tiny leaves that may produce flowers in the spring and berries in the autumn.' 
It is worth noting that shrubby honeysuckle can be invasive so if you decide to grow it in your garden, then it's vital that you keep it in check with regular pruning.

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These pretty fast-growing hedges are loved for their colorful and sweet smelling flowers. 'Lilac is a beautiful addition to the garden with its sweet fragrant smell and draping lavender blooms that cascades from the shrub,' says Tammy Sons from TN Nursery . 

For the best chance of a healthy plant, pick a spot with fertile, well-drained soil and lots of sun. In the right conditions, lilacs can grow around two feet per year, plus they are fairly hardy and will thrive in zones 3 through to 7.

'The lilac makes a great choice if you’re looking for fast-growing hedges,' says Emilly Barbosa Fernandes, 'but if you don’t trim it back, it will grow out of control'. Therefore, it is vital that you know how to prune lilac before adding these fast-growing hedges into your garden.

6. Prettiest fast-growing hedges

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If you want fast-growing hedges that also bring beauty to the garden, then camellia hedges are perfect. Blossoming with beautiful rose-like flowers in late winter or early spring, they create a stunning addition to winter garden ideas and will help to brighten those darker days.

Camellias are also some of the best winter plants for pots and borders and as an evergreen, they keep their leaves all year round. This means that when they are grown as a hedge they are perfect to incorporate into your garden privacy ideas.

As with any addition to your garden, knowing how to care for them is vital. With camellias, there is particular importance on knowing how to prune camellias as this will keep these fast-growing hedges under control and looking their best.

7. Best fast-growing hedges for early spring color

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Forsythia is a great choice for fast-growing hedges. It's one of the hardiest fast-growing hedges, being tolerant to both drought and salt and hardy from zones 5 through to 8. It will reach heights of up to 10 feet and will grow approximately two feet per year. 

Regardless of its durability, it is the flowers that sway homeowners towards these fast-growing hedges. 'One of the first spring bloomers, they erupt in lemony yellow clusters that welcome the coming season,' says Tammy Sons. However, be careful when pruning as the flowers grow on last year's growth. Therefore, it is important to prune at the end of the flowering period rather than wait until the following fall.

8. Best fast-growing hedges for greenery

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Laurel is a classic choice to create a quintessential green hedge in your garden. With its large glossy green leaves, it creates a dense border which is ideal for use in front yard landscaping ideas.

‘The laurel grows roughly 11 inches per year and can be grown as both hedging plants and topiary. If you’re looking for flowers in the summer, the cherry laurel is a good choice,’ says Emilly. 

Smartly clipped laurel hedges and topiary are characteristic of English garden ideas and offer a good alternative to the slower-growing box hedges. 

9. Best fast-growing hedges for wildlife

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If you're looking for fast-growing hedges that will help to encourage wildlife into your garden, then the hawthorn is your best option. 'One of the most common hedgerow shrubs across the UK but also grows well in the North American states,' says Leigh Clapp. The hawthorn will grow between one and two feet per year meaning it will quickly establish itself as a defined part of your garden.

Also known as the thornapple, it is descended from the rose family and is loved for its pretty nectar-rich flowers and bright red-orange fall berries. 'The Hawthorn provides food for some 150 different insect species and is tolerant of pollution and exposed sites,' continues Leigh Clapp. This makes hawthorn the ideal addition to your favorite wildlife garden ideas.

If grown at the border of your property, the thorny branches on these fast-growing hedges also brings with it an element of added security to your home while simultaneously offering a safe space for birds to nest come spring.

10. Best fast-growing flowering hedge for color

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One of our favorite fast-growing flowering trees, Callistemon also makes for a beautiful fast-growing hedge. Growing approximately a foot per year, this stunning plant explodes in an array of vibrant, feathering flowers in spring, and makes for the perfect accompaniment for other tropical garden ideas. 

You can also use all of these fast-growing hedging ideas to obscure or complement the harder landscaping in your garden, such as garden wall ideas. Growing a hedge will create a softer and more natural backdrop to your garden as well as offering beneficial food and habitat for wildlife. Pick fast-growing hedges with beautiful flowers for added interest.

What is a good privacy hedge?

Camellia, laurel and hawthorn are all good privacy hedges. These fast-growing hedges are all evergreen and reach a good height.

Evergreen shrubs and evergreen trees for gardens make for the best hedges for privacy as you don't want your privacy to be compromised when the leaves fall off in fall. You will also want to select fast-growing hedges to ensure that you aren't waiting years to achieve the level of privacy you desire.

When should you plant hedges?

You should plant hedges in late fall, however, you can plant them up until late winter, though avoid planting if the ground is water-logged, frozen or frost is imminent.

The optimum planting time for individual fast-growing hedges will vary depending on the species you purchase, so you should always double check the planting directions.  

Having graduated with a first class degree in English Literature four years ago, Holly started her career as a features writer and sub-editor at Period Living magazine, Homes & Gardens' sister title. Working on Period Living brought with it insight into the complexities of owning and caring for period homes, from interior decorating through to choosing the right windows and the challenges of extending. This has led to a passion for traditional interiors, particularly the country-look. Writing for the Homes & Gardens website as a content editor, alongside regular features for Period Living and Country Homes & Interiors magazines, has enabled her to broaden her writing to incorporate her interests in gardening, wildlife and nature. 

7 Fast-Growing Hedges & Shrubs for Privacy

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Fast-growing hedges are always in high demand! The main uses are:

Regardless of the reason for wanting a rapidly-growing tall hedge or privacy screen, we have excellent options for any space. These varieties will grow more than 1 foot per year (some can grow up to 4 feet per year in ideal conditions). They are all well-suited to hedging, so they can also be pruned to remain tight and kept at any desired height. Some are fast growing evergreen trees for privacy, some are deciduous. These plants are fastest growing shrubs in Florida and other states. We’ve included detailed information on each with the best ways to use and maintain them.

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7 Varieties of Fast Growing Hedges

ENCOURAGING FAST GROWTH

It is important to note that, although these varieties do grow fast when compared with some other types, a big factor in the growth rate is the environment. Fast growing privacy hedge and shrubs that are stressed from lack of water, extreme temperatures, or the wrong exposure (i.e. too much sun or too much shade), will grow much slower than the typical growth rates.

If getting a tall hedge fast is important to you, you will need to make sure to do the following 5 things:

1. Choose the right hedge for the right space.

If you don’t plant your hedge in the right site, fast growing shrubs will never thrive. Full sun plants need to be planted in full sun. Plants that are borderline hardiness will be damaged each winter by frost. Water-loving varieties can’t be planted in deserts. Do your research before planting, choose a plant that suits your site, and you will be just fine. Keep in mind that a plant that tolerates both shade and sun will generally grow faster in more sun.

2. Plant your hedge at the right time.

Planting an Amur Maple hedge in the middle of July in full sun with limited supplemental water is going to set the plants back significantly. The ideal time to plant is fall, after the hedges are dormant. You can also safely plant fast growing evergreen trees for privacy through the winter in areas where the ground does not freeze hard, and spring is also a good time. Doing this for fast growing shrubs saves your work and worry and saves the plants a lot of stress.

3. Water for the first 1-2 years

Once your hedge has been in the ground for several years and has had a chance to send roots deep into the soil, it will need very little supplemental water, if any. However, it is important to provide ample water during the first 1-2 growing seasons after planting. The best way to do this is to lay a drip line along the length of your fast growing shrubs and run for an hour at a time every few days to water deeply.

4. Fertilize

Fast growing shrubs are very low-maintenance, but if you want optimum growth, applying a high-nitrogen, slow-release fertilizer will help. It is best to apply in the spring right before growth begins.

5. Prune at the right times

Spring is generally the best time to prune, as this stimulates new growth and ensures that no tender new shoots will be frozen if they emerge too close to winter. Yearly pruning, although it seems counterintuitive for a fast-growing hedge, really helps create a nice, dense hedge. You’ll be glad you did it!

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FLAME AMUR MAPLE

Acer Ginnala ‘Flame’

Flame Amur Maple is our favorite deciduous fast-growing hedge. It has outstanding fall color in fiery reds, oranges, and yellows. It is very cold-hardy (down to -40ºF!) and can be grown in most parts of the US.

It can easily be grown as a hedge thanks to its multi-stemmed natural habit and can be maintained by pruning once per year. It thrives in full sun to part shade, and it is quite drought-tolerant once established.

Flame Amur Maple makes one of the best fast growing shrubs screens that provide shade in the summer and still allows light through in the winter.

ENGLISH LAUREL (CHERRY LAUREL)

Prunus Laurocerasus

English laurel (or Cherry Laurel) can make an enormous fast-growing hedge. Under the right conditions, it can grow up to 3 feet per year! It does very well in heat. It has glossy evergreen foliage and makes a very attractive large hedge with regular pruning 1-2 times per year. English laurel grows in full sun to partial shade. It tolerates a wide variety of soil types and is very drought-tolerant once established. It is smog and salt tolerant, and deer will not touch it. English laurel makes a tough-as-nails, versatile, and seriously fast-growing hedge. The perfect fast growing shrubs for large spaces where privacy is needed. The hedge is considered as one of the best fast growing evergreen trees for privacy in the USA.

SCHIP LAUREL

Prunus Laurocerasus ‘Schipkaensis’

Schip laurels (or Skip laurels) are a very popular shrub to use for an evergreen fast-growing hedge. They can easily make a tall and narrow hedge with pruning once per year and occasional shaping. They are fast growing evergreen trees for zone 5. It has the advantage over most other fast-growing hedge types of tolerating full sun to full shade. Schip laurels fast growing shrubs also grow well in a wide variety of soil types, is drought-tolerant once established, and is not bothered by smog or salt. It does well in heat and is cold hardy to zone 6 or even warmer parts of zone 5. Schip laurel makes a durable fast-growing hedge that is ideal for privacy and for hiding fences.

PORTUGUESE LAUREL

Prunus Lusitanica

Portuguese laurel is a stunning fast-growing evergreen hedge that works well for warm, coastal regions. It grows quickly but is easy to maintain due to its mostly spreading habit. With pruning once per year, it quickly makes a very dense hedge. Portuguese laurel thrives in warm climates and does well in drought, smog, and salt. It grows in a wide range of soils, including poor soils. It is deer-resistant. It can take full sun and partial shade. Though a little slower-growing than the English laurel or Schip laurel, Portuguese laurel makes an excellent fast-growing hedge with less maintenance required. Its thickness makes it one of the best hedges for privacy, wind-block, and noise-block. It is also perfect for hiding fences.

AMERICAN ARBORVITAE

Thuja Occidentalis

American Arborvitae is a popular plant for evergreen fast-growing hedges. It is extremely cold-hardy so it is especially useful in the Northern US. They are fast growing shrubs but easy to maintain as a clipped hedge with one pruning per year. It is low-maintenance and fairly drought-tolerant once established. It does well in urban environments. Unfortunately, deer can be a problem. American Arborvitae make a wonderful, low-maintenance, evergreen, fast-growing hedge. It works especially well as a privacy hedge.

GREEN GIANT ARBORVITAE

Thuja X ‘Green Giant’

Green Giant Arborvitae is the big exception to the rule that Arborvitae grow slowly. This hybrid Thuja typically grows 3 feet per year, with some reports circulating of it growing 5 feet in one year! If you need a fast-growing, large, evergreen Arborvitae hedge, Green Giant is a perfect choice. It will take some work to maintain if you want to keep it as a medium-sized hedge, but one pruning per year will suffice for a large hedge. Green Giant grows in full sun to partial shade and is resistant to many diseases and pests, including deer. It tolerates many soils, but consistently damp and poor-draining sites should be avoided. It grows well in the humidity of the Southeastern US. Green Giant Arborvitae is a classic fast-growing hedge. It is a popular choice for privacy and wind-breaks, and will remain healthy in many areas where other Arborvitae would struggle.

VIRESCENS WESTERN RED CEDAR

Thuja Plicata ‘Virescens’

Virescens Western Red Cedar is a wonderful fast-growing hedge for warmer regions where other Arborvitae might not thrive. It has a unique upright-branching habit and responds well to hedging. Virescens naturally grow tall and narrow, so it lends itself well to a tall privacy hedge. One pruning per year is sufficient to maintain a nice hedge. Native to the Pacific Northwest, Virescens does well everywhere that isn’t too hot or too cold. It tolerates partial shade as well as full sun, and it holds its green color all year. Deer leave it alone. Virescens Western Red Cedar is so well-suited to forming a fast-growing hedge that it requires very little maintenance. Virescens’ fast growing shrubs make a very handsome privacy hedge and hide fences well. So if you are looking for a non-toxic privacy hedge to hide ugly fence of neighbors or your breakfast area that looks ugliest like never before then this is one of the best fast growing privacy hedges to consider.

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Fast-growing hedge - selection of plants, planting rules

There is probably no such gardener who would not dream of having a beautiful hedge on the site. But as you imagine how many years to wait until it grows up, the desire immediately disappears. We hasten to dispel your doubts. In nature, there are many plants that are characterized by rapid growth, and breeders are constantly replenishing this list with new and new varieties.

To make it easier for you to navigate, we have made a small selection of such plants with a brief description and recommendations on how to plant them correctly.

Fast-growing trees and shrubs - the best solution for creating a dense and picturesque hedge

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Fast-growing plants for uniform hedges

Fast-growing trees and shrubs are considered to be trees and shrubs that give 30–60 cm of growth per year. Such "haste" is among coniferous and deciduous plants, evergreen and deciduous. We've taken a few from each group so you can find the right one for your garden.

Leyland's Cupressocyparis (Cuprocyparis Leylandii)

This coniferous evergreen tree is one of the fastest growing hedge trees. With good care, it gives a yearly growth of 70-100 cm. It is decorated with lush dark green needles, which retain their decorative effect all year round.

The plant is very flexible. It can be used to create formal green screens and sheared rectangular fences, hold the plant at a certain height and let it grow freely. With regular pruning, the foliage remains thick and dense to ground level.

Cupressocyparis is tolerant of wind and cold temperatures (down to –25 °C), prefers moist loamy soils, loves the sun, but also grows well in partial shade.

To quickly get a dense green wall, it is recommended to plant 2 plants per linear meter. If you plant trees at a distance of 1 m from each other, they will close in 5-6 years.

Cupressocypress in a hedge

Thuia occidentalis Brabant

Another conifer ideal for making a fast growing green wall is Thuja occidentalis Brabant with a growth rate of 30–40 cm per year. She tolerates a haircut better than other thujas, unpretentious, shade-tolerant, frost-resistant, has a dense branched crown. An added bonus is the amazing pine aroma.

To obtain a dense hedge, the plants are planted in one row at 60-70 cm intervals. At least 60 cm must be set back from the fence, otherwise the plants will get sick due to poor air circulation.

Thuja occidentalis "Brabant"

Laurel cherry (Prunus Laurocerasus)

If you don't want a coniferous fence, pay attention to the evergreen shrub laurel cherry. Its rounded shiny bright green leaves look beautiful all year round.

Due to its high growth rate (30–50 cm per year) and good bushiness, plants quickly form a dense screen, especially if planted close, but no more than 2–3 plants per 1 meter.

Laurel cherry is unpretentious to soils, grows without problems in the shade, lends itself well to molding. The shrub withstands frosts down to -20 ° C, is suitable for the southern regions and the mild climate of the Kaliningrad region, in colder conditions sheds foliage for the winter. However, note that all parts of the plant are poisonous to humans and animals.

Beautiful laurel cherry border

European beech (Fagus sylvatica)

Beech is a deciduous tree often used to make neat, trimmed rectangular hedges. In favorable conditions, it gives an annual growth of 30–50 cm. In spring, the plant is covered with thin, as if fluttering, leaves, which in autumn acquire a copper tint and do not fly around for a long time.

The plant prefers full sun and partial shade, well-drained loam rich in nutrients. The planting density in the hedge is 3-4 plants per linear meter. If you plant trees in several rows, leave at least 80 cm between them.

European beech forms hedges from 1 to 5 m high

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Common hornbeam (Carpinus Betulus)

The common hornbeam is a deciduous tree with beautiful toothed leaves, outwardly it looks like a beech. The hornbeam is much less demanding on soils than beech - it grows on almost any soil with an annual growth of 30–50 cm. The plant is plastic and suitable for creating rectangular and curly hedges. Planting density is the same as that of beech.

Unusual figured fence made of common hornbeam

Thunberg barberry (Berberis thunbergii)

To create a low (1–1.5 m), but absolutely impenetrable barrier along the perimeter of the site, a fast-growing deciduous barberry shrub is suitable. The plant is represented by numerous species and varieties with green, purple, golden foliage. The annual growth of a shrub is 20–25 cm. The planting density depends on the variety, but on average it is 3–4 bushes per linear meter.

Border planting of barberry and boxwood

Cotoneaster lucidus (Cotoneaster Lucidus)

Cotoneaster belongs to fast-growing shrubs. It is often positioned as a plant for lazy gardeners. It is unpretentious, shade-tolerant, frost-resistant, bushes well, is easy to cut, and keeps its shape for a long time. At different times of the year, cotoneaster is decorative in its own way: in spring - early pink flowering, in summer - dark shiny foliage, in autumn - crimson color, in winter - red spots of berries.

Curbs and fences up to 1.5 m high are formed from cotoneaster. When planted in a single row, bushes are planted in the amount of 3 pieces per meter. To get a wide impenetrable fence, but of a lower height, they practice a two-row planting, placing plants in a checkerboard pattern in the amount of 5-6 pieces per 1 meter.

In autumn, your garden paths will be lined with golden and reddish-yellow cotoneaster hedges

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The most impatient can use to create hedges climbing perennials - ivy, honeysuckle honeysuckle, parthenocissus, climbing roses. There are also annual flowers that can create a dense picturesque wall in one season - climbing kobe, morning glory, dolichos, etc.

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Read more coniferous species and 2-3-year-old - deciduous. For free-growing hedges, you can take older plants.

Planting material is planted in two ways - in a trench and in a hole. Planting density is determined depending on the type of plant. Usually, when planting in a single row, shrubs are placed at a distance of 35–60 cm, trees - 80–120 cm. When laying double-row hedges, planting in a checkerboard pattern is practiced.

Planting trench depth 50–60 cm, width for one row 40–50 cm. The soil is removed from it and mixed or completely replaced with a nutrient composition according to the needs of the crop.

The preferred planting time is from April to mid-May. When laying in the autumn, it is advisable to plant conifers before the end of August, hardwoods - until mid-October.

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As you can see, the dream of a hedge can be much closer to reality than you thought. Having chosen the plant you like, you can plant it yourself or entrust the bookmark to us by ordering site landscaping project .

The fastest growing hedge: choosing plants

The hedge looks especially beautiful on summer days. It will not only protect the site from strangers, but also help to form certain zones for various purposes on it.

A variety of growing materials can be used for a green fence: shrubs, vines and trees. Properly selected plants will delight with greenery and flowering for many years without losing their decorative qualities with regular care.

Approximate timing of the formation of the hedge

A hedge of plants that grow quickly can be equipped with several types of plantings. Such a fence requires constant care, both during the growth of only planted shoots, and during the already formed fence. Plants for the hedge are selected so that the hedge is of the same height and density. After all, different types of greenery grow unevenly - some specimens stretch upwards, others have time to grow in width during this time.

A full-fledged two-meter hedge can be formed from fast-growing perennials in about 2 years.

Plants are selected so that they fence off the territory, but do not penetrate into the neighboring area. Both perennials and annuals are used for hedges. Annual plants need to be replanted every year, which is not always acceptable. Annuals are also not suitable for fencing the outside of the site.

Fast growing shrubs

Fast-growing bushes - the best solution for the formation of a dense hedge in a short time. For fencing the site from the outside, specimens with thorns are suitable. The result is an impenetrable fence that will qualitatively protect the territory from uninvited guests and animals. You can pick up not only ornamental shrubs, but also fruit-bearing . You will receive both a chic fence and blanks for the winter.

Shrubs are selected taking into account the characteristics of the site, soil composition and climate. Different types of bushes can be combined with each other.

Copies are selected so that the result is a fence of approximately the same size. Some shrubs have a negative attitude towards the removal of tops. Next, consider the most suitable species for a fast-growing hedge.

Dogwood

Shade-tolerant and unpretentious shrub. It is ideal for outdoor hedges. It has beautiful leaves and ornamental fruits that are edible. Berries due to their nutritional properties are used in folk medicine. The height of the bush is 2-5 m. It blooms from March to April for about two weeks, then the leaves bloom. Fruits abundantly in open areas and neutral soil, but grows well under any other conditions.

Planted in spring or early summer. You can form a dogwood hedge bookmark in the fall, but no later than 3 weeks before frost. When planting in the fall, the leaves are removed from the seedlings. For laying a hedge, specimens under the age of two years are suitable. Autumn planting for the winter can be covered with foliage.

Kalinolistny vesicle

Unpretentious shrub with excellent decorative qualities. The plant has a lush rounded crown. It can grow in the shade, but the leaves lose their rich color. The bush is great for urban hedges located along highways.

Container hedges are suitable. They can be planted throughout the warm period. Frost-resistant, does not require shelter. Only in very severe frosts can the tips of the shoots freeze slightly.

Barberry

Prickly shrub that can grow in any soil, drought-resistant. Poorly refers to the stagnation of water in the area. Thanks to the thorns, an impenetrable fence is formed.

Both short and tall varieties are used for hedges. The plant is decorative, especially during the flowering period and when the fruits ripen. For the fence you will need a large amount of material. The fruits are suitable for home preparations.

Tern

Unpretentious and undemanding in care. Bushes are compact up to 3 m high, do not require careful pruning. The fence is thick and impenetrable. The fruits are edible after frost, have medicinal properties. The hedge is especially beautiful in the spring during the flowering period, when the leaves have not yet blossomed on it. It attracts with almond aroma.

When laying a hedge, each bush is cut, leaving a height of up to 15 cm. This measure allows you to accelerate the growth of the shrub. To obtain an impenetrable fence, pruning for the next year can be repeated. Next, maintain the desired height.

You can see a photo of a hedge in a country house from various plants in this article.

How to plant and care for a spruce hedge - read here.

Read about the advantages and disadvantages, as well as hawthorn varieties for hedges, in this article.

Climbing plants

For a fast-growing hedge, annuals can be used, provided that they will be placed on a support as a decorative element. They are sown quite thickly. Such plants will not protect the territory from animals and strangers, but they will carefully cover it from unwanted eyes. Plants are renewed every year.

For an annual fence, kobeya, sweet peas, morning glory (twisted panych), ornamental beans, nasturtium and others are suitable. They are intertwined with each other, as a result, a solid green flowering panel up to 5 m high is obtained, depending on the type of annuals.

The following types of perennials are also popular.

Climbing roses

Very decorative when in bloom. The fence of them turns out to be impenetrable due to the thorns and the interlacing of the vine. The shrub is recommended to be slightly separated from other flowers. The plant does not tolerate stagnant water. It should not be planted in places where groundwater is located closer than 2 m.

Hedges are laid in autumn until mid-October. They form the appearance of the hedge from the second year after planting the bushes. Plants are tied up. A horizontal garter gives only growth in height, a vertical garter gives a large number of shoots. This must be taken into account when forming the density of the fence.

Clematis

Decorative throughout the warm period. For laying the fence, bushes no older than two years are used, they are planted in the fall. Plants grow optimally in open areas. Clematis do not tolerate acidic soils, water overflow and constant dampness, fertilizer with peat and manure. In hot weather, the soil must be protected from overheating by mulching with humus.

In order for clematis to bloom profusely, they must be pruned. For the winter, the bushes are covered, since the root neck of the bush is subject to freezing, especially those parts of it that have not yet risen to the surface.

Honeysuckle

Ornamental shrub up to 6 m high. It attracts landscapers with its high decorative qualities throughout the warm season. The hedge can be formed from various varieties of honeysuckle. The result is a flowering fence of various shades: yellow, carmine red, rose red and orange yellow. Pairs beautifully with climbing roses.

The fruits are edible, in some varieties they fall off by themselves. The first 5-7 years, only sanitary pruning is needed, the crown of the hedge is formed at a later age.

Ivy

Decorative due to its foliage, which develops in large numbers. Fences can be assembled from different plant varieties. The bush tolerates shade well, but in too shaded places it loses foliage. Does not tolerate scorching sunlight. Ivy is not picky about soil, pruning and care, the main thing is that the soil does not dry out.

Fast growing fence trees

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is the fastest growing tree. For landscaping, the varieties Gunni, few-flowered and lemon are used. They are undemanding to the soil, drought-resistant. The height of the fence is adjusted by pruning. It is recommended to cover for the winter. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Willow

Suitable as a fast growing hedge, undemanding to soil quality. Some varieties can be given the shape of a shrub by cutting the trunk. There are low-growing and dwarf trees, for example, purple willow, goat willow; they are very decorative as a green fence, but love moisture. It is recommended to spray the hedge in the heat.

Aspen

Unpretentious and grows in any soil. The hedge is formed from young shoots no older than a year. The branches are intertwined with each other, it turns out an impregnable fence. The tree does not require maintenance. The height of the hedge is controlled by pruning, in which case a lot of overgrowth appears. Aspen mushrooms appear under such a fence over time.

Field maple

Suitable for hedges 2-4 m high. Does not tolerate acidic soil. It grows equally in the sun and in the shade, easily tolerates drought and heat. Responds well to haircuts. It is pruned twice a year, removing thick lignified branches. Very decorative throughout the warm period, especially in autumn.

Other types of fast growing trees can be found in the following video:

Undesirable plants for hedges

It is not recommended to use plants for hedges that grow strongly in different directions, digging the soil. Such specimens include raspberry and blackberry, irga, fieldfare and the like. Such plants should not be planted on the border with another site. They are very difficult to control by pruning.

It is not recommended to plant hedges that are susceptible to attack by pests and diseases, for example, viburnum . A dense fence during an “epidemic” is difficult to treat with chemicals, moreover, such treatment is harmful to health. Such a fence quickly loses its beautiful appearance due to pests, it is extremely difficult to completely protect it from diseases.

It is not recommended to use non-hardy perennials for fast growing hedges. Freezing specimens will need to be systematically replaced; in severe frosts, the hedge can completely die. Do not plant plants that need replant periodically . Such a fence gradually degenerates, losing its original appearance.

Planting and care

Initially mark the territory. Material for a fast-growing hedge can be planted in two ways: dig a trench at least 40 cm deep and 60-100 cm wide, depending on the number of rows, or dig holes for each instance separately.

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