When you’re looking for a low-maintenance plant for your hedge, boxwood might be the one you’re looking for. This slow-growing, broad-leaf evergreen shrub can grow to 20 feet in height and is an excellent choice for shady locations. Boxwood is best planted in late fall or early spring and needs soil that’s between six and seven pH. It also prefers fertile soil and will do best in partial shade.
Weigela
Weigela is a beautiful shrub that is easy to grow and care for. It tolerates most soils, partial shade, and pollution. This shrub grows at a rate of 30-40 centimetres per year. If you want to grow a hedge around your home, plan to plant three to four plants per square metre. Weigela is susceptible to a few fungus diseases and pests, including weigela leaf spot and botrytis.
Weigela shrubs are best pruned after they flower in spring. Unless they have reached mature size, dwarf varieties usually do not require pruning. Larger mature specimens benefit from the removal of older branches. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring and repeated every few years. In order to keep your hedge looking beautiful, you can cut off the branches of older plants to shape it. Ideally, you should prune Weigela shrubs in late winter or early spring, and repeat this procedure each year.
Canna
In addition to being a good choice for your garden, cannabis makes for an excellent plant for a hedge. Cannabis thrives in full sun and requires little water. It produces citrus-scented flowers in late summer and early autumn. Moreover, it is very easy to maintain, and you can even prune it into a desired shape. Berberis thunbergii varieties can create a stunning hedge. Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea has purple-red foliage and berries that are red in winter. In addition to these varieties, there is the native holly. It grows slowly and has glossy green foliage.
English laurel
An English laurel is one of the most popular hedge plants for many reasons. For one thing, it is edible! Also known as Sweet Bay, this hedge plant has a lovely foliage and pale yellow-green spring flowers. Its Mediterranean origins mean that it is hardy and resistant to drought and cold. Those are two great reasons to plant this hedge in your yard or garden. It is a good choice for privacy, too.
English laurel has large glossy leaves that look lush and healthy in any season. It thrives in all light conditions and is highly salt-resistant. It will grow in full sun or deep shade. It has been popular in England and the United States since the colonial era. Unlike other hedge plants, it can tolerate a variety of conditions. However, it is not recommended for coastal areas due to the high risk of wind erosion.
Arborvitae
While there are a number of different types of plants that can be used as hedges, arborvitae is perhaps the best. This type of tree requires only minimal care and maintenance, including a regular two-inch layer of mulch, and extra water during long dry periods. It is also important to keep its water level consistent throughout the growing season, and prune it lightly to shape it rather than removing it completely.
You can purchase arborvitae at most nurseries, and if you’re constructing a continuous hedge, you’ll need to consider spacing them well. Planting arborvitae too closely together can result in unhealthy trees in the future. Arborvitae are an excellent choice for hedges and should be considered alongside true cedars. To find the right tree for your property, visit the nearest nursery and do some research.
Weigela x burkwoodii
For a dense, textured hedge, consider Weigela x burkwoodia, a dwarf species of this tree. This species will grow in sun to part shade and requires little water. It features pink trumpet-shaped flowers in the late spring, with showy burgundy stems. These plants can be poisonous to humans, so be careful when planting them.
Weigela x burkwoodia ‘Java Red’ is one of the best hedges to choose. Its foliage has a rich red overcast, and requires very little water. It also tolerates low to moderate amounts of soil and grows in most climates. Its low water requirements make it an excellent choice for a hedge or a screen. This tree is quite decorative, and its red flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Boxwood
If you’re thinking about planting a hedge around your home, consider choosing Boxwood as the plant for the job. This classic-looking shrub maintains its deep green color all year long, and you can even use it to decorate your home at holidays! Boxwood is also a good choice for tall privacy borders and hedgerows. Boxwoods thrive in USDA zones five through nine and are disease-resistant. Read on for more information about choosing the best boxwood for hedges.
When choosing a boxwood for your home, you should consider what type you want. Boxwood cultivars are available in many colors and forms, and ‘Green Mountain’ has a cone-shaped habit. This type is great for edging and low hedges. It is also resistant to pests and fungal disease. It can reach a height of five feet and requires little to no pruning. ‘Green Gem’ is a smaller Korean boxwood variety that is growing quite rapidly. It is tolerant of blight and leafminer.
Weigela ‘WES02’ PBR
The weigela is a very versatile shrub, with varieties in all sizes and flower colors. Its reblooming behavior is the best feature, and its flowers are hummingbird-friendly. Although it’s hardy, it’s not very tolerant of poor soil, which is why we recommend that you mulch to retain moisture. The weigela is essentially pest-free. The main threat it faces are fungus diseases, including powder mildew and botrytis. However, you should not worry about any of these problems if planted correctly.
The best time to plant a weigela is in cooler months so that it won’t suffer from transplant shock. Choose a sunny location with plenty of water. Weigelas can tolerate most soils and will make a colorful hedge along fencelines. Choose a variety with multiple flower colors such as the pink-and-white Weigela ‘WES02’ PBR.
Thuja plicata
If you’re looking for a unique, hardy plant for your garden, try Thuja plicata. It grows best in a shady location, but can also tolerate full sun. You can find root-balled Thuja in the winter, or container grown plants year-round. When planting Thuja, make sure to plant it at an angle that matches the soil it will be growing in.
Thuja plicata is a tall, dense shrub that is highly resistant to disease. Depending on the variety you purchase, this evergreen shrub will grow between five and seven meters tall. The tree will retain its narrow shape when mature, and its foliage will become bronze in the winter. A thuja hedge is one of the best choices for hedging because of its high level of opaqueness, yet low maintenance.
Euonymus
There are two types of Euonymus hedge plants – the evergreen ones and the deciduous varieties. Evergreen Euonymus is a good choice for gardens as it can grow up to six feet tall. Both varieties can be planted as individual hedge plants or as small groups. They can also be used in woodland borders and lawns. Depending on your preference, you can also use Euonymus as a ground cover.
Euonymus hedging is one of the easiest types of hedging, requiring only minimal pruning in late spring. This plant is very hardy, thriving in both full sun and partial shade. This makes it a great choice for anyone looking for an easy-to-grow hedge plant. It is also easy to care for, too. For best results, you should prune the Euonymus hedge plant once a year in late spring or early summer.