What plant would be best for a shrub hedge in temperate climate?
I live in a very temperate area of oregon (Mid-Willamette valley). We get lots of rain and clouds for about 9 months with lows of about 20 in the coldest month(s) but high 90s in July and August. I’d love to go with a native plant if possible. I’m hoping to get something that will be happy trimmed about 2 feet high and 18-24 inches deep as a hedge (60 feet or so). Leafy like english boxwood would be nice, I’m just not sure that’s the right plant. This will go along the edge of a 42″ high retaining wall that will have clematis or something like it hanging down the wall next to sidewalk.
Thanks!
Also, these will be along the southern edge of our property and will be in full sun (at least when its not cloudy-which is a lot of the year). I’m liking the suggestions so far, thanks guys!
Ilex – Inkberry Shamrock – slow growing to 4′ at maturity so you could probably trim it regularly. It can also handle shade and moisture.
Hedge Plants-Selecting the Right Hedge Plant
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Blauer Heinz Boxwood – Buxus – Dense Hedge or Bonsai $9.99 ‘Blauer Heinz’ (Buxus sempervirens) Dwarf variety with glaucous blue-green foliage ideal as a hardy edging or mixing with flower borders. Needs little maintenance and color remains deeper in a part shade location. Hardy to Zone 5 Height: 1-2 feet Full Sun Partial Shade Shade… |
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Graham Blandy Boxwood – Buxus – Dense Hedge or Bonsai $9.99 Discovered in 1949 at Blandy Experimental Farm and named to honor Graham F. Blandy, who in 1926 bequeathed more than 700 acres of his property to the University of Virginia to establish the Experimental Farm. This English boxwood has a fantastic, dense columnar form that contrasts well with any planting arrangement and also creates a fine hedge. Also makes a great bonsai, indoors or out! … |