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Posted by mastino 7 (My Page) on Tue, Dec 22, 09 at 17:29
| Hi, I live in NC zone 7 & I need some ideas! I have a couple pet goats & Im wanting to make an edible privacy fence. Im planting a bunch of fruit plants as a thicket just on the outside of the chain link fence (up against the fence) the thicker the better! Im planting a hedge of triple crown blackberries where it gets the most sun but now I need something for the shaded area (big oaks) of their pen. Any ideas on what I could use (has to be edible for goats) "AND" grow in shade? Can anyone think of anything other then wild honey suckle? OH if it held its leaves in the winter that would be a BIG plus! |
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RE: need ideas for an edible privacy fence?
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| I like blueberries, since they are edible, have flowers, fruit and the leaves change color in the fall....and no thorns :) I don't know how well blueberries do in your area, but they might be a good choice. I have horses, not goats, so you might want to check with your vet as to what would be appropriate for their area. Blueberries here like some afternoon shade and lots of water. They also don't seem to mind a little water around their feet in the spring...but we have Chippewas and other cold hardy varieties. Good luck with your garden and Merry Christmas! |
RE: need ideas for an edible privacy fence?
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| Few edibles grow in shade. Elaeagnus will work, although the fruit is not very tasty, it is eddible. It's also invasive if not controlled. Foliage not edible for humans, but goats might like it. |
RE: need ideas for an edible privacy fence?
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We have Rose of Sharon bushes. Very fast growing and very edible AND medicinal. Look it up under common mallow and other varities.
The USDA Zone shows it grows in zone 7. We have these... |
Here is a link that might be useful: pictures of rose of sharon
never mind!!!!!!!!!!
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| So sorry...rose of sharon is edible to a number of animals and people too....but could cause stomach upset for goat!!!!!! Rose of Sharon, or Hibiscus syriacus, is not poisonous to goats. However, since animals tend to consume a larger amount of plant material than humans, it could cause upset in the digestive tract Read more: Is Rose of Sharon poisonous to goats? : Answerbag http://www.answerbag.co.uk/q_view/2240088#ixzz0szaCFrqs |
RE: need ideas for an edible privacy fence?
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| how about elderberries. check out elderberries.com. They are beautiful looking bushes too. |
RE: need ideas for an edible privacy fence?
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| Pomegranite. Easy to root from sticks taken in late winter stuck in dirt with some root tone. I have a large variety that makes a super hedge. Orange flowers and big red fruits are attractive as well and the plant is super drought resistant. Watch out. Some varieties make large fruits that are decorative but dry and not edible. They have a variety now with hulless seeds that you can eat. Also dwarf weeping mullberry when pruned makes a cool hedge in your area. |
RE: need ideas for an edible privacy fence?
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| What about passiflora incarnata? It will grow well there, vines like crazy, create fruits you and the goats can eat, and it suckers like crazy once established, so will always have more! I have some for trades if you look at my trade list :) |
RE: need ideas for an edible privacy fence?
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| I would think that the most important thing is the ability of the plants to survive the goats!! Along these lines, consider bitter lemon. These citrus plants will survive without much human assistance into northern Virginia. They have huge, sturdy thorns, which would discourage most animals, even goats! |
RE: need ideas for an edible privacy fence?
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- Posted by hank11 8 Northern Ca. (My Page) on
Sun, Jan 16, 11 at 10:28
| BAMBOO, is my choice. Spring bamboo shoots are great in stir fry, the plants are evergreen and look good. |
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