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Need help for which bushes to buy for hedges in NJ
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Posted by julzy z6a NJ (My Page) on Fri, Mar 9, 07 at 21:01
| I'm looking to plant a row of hedges alongside my driveway, about 40' long. I want it to grow approximately 5-8' tall, while staying fairly narrow (Max 2-1/2 - 3' wide), but the higher the better. I want to block the neighbors driveway and back door. Not looking for Arborvitae or anything like that, already have them on the other side.
I want the form a wall, where I would square off the hedges. I have no idea what type of bushes/hedges to plant. Any ideas? Also if you can suggest where I could buy them that would so greatly appreciated!
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RE: Need help for which bushes to buy for hedges in NJ
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Are you looking for something evergreen like yews or boxwood?
Do you have shade or sun? |
RE: Need help for which bushes to buy for hedges in NJ
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| If you don't need something evergreen how about Viburnum. There are lots of types but generally upright and can get tall with time. Deer don't touch mine. |
RE: Need help for which bushes to buy for hedges in NJ
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Take a look at Nellie R Stevens holly.
Fast grower and its an evergreen |
RE: Need help for which bushes to buy for hedges in NJ
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Inkberry holly is a good native evergreen which has done well for me. It may take it some time to reach the height you mentioned.
Another good native I love, and it makes a great hedge is Cranberry Viburnum. It flowers in the Spring, gets red berries in the fall, and it is a fast, upright grower. The foliage is EXTREMELY dense. Although deciduous, it leafs out early and the leaves hold late, with great fall color! |
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