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Fast growing shrubs for hedges: names
A hedge is a great replacement or addition to a fence. It is important to choose the right shrubs for your hedges. Decide in advance whether you want an option for which only minimal care is needed, or the growth rate of shrubs is more important to you.
Choosing fast growing shrubs for your hedge
Some shrubs grow really fast and are capable of creating a luxurious hedge in a matter of months.
Shrubs in hedges will need to be trimmed regularly
If you need to arrange your garden as quickly as possible, then this list is for you:
- Clematis. It blooms luxuriously in all shades of the rainbow. Loves sunny areas of the garden. It is afraid of frost, so it must be carefully covered for the winter. Forms a full-fledged fence in 2 years.
- Common hops. Feature – decorative bumps on the branches. It can grow up to 7 m in height. Does not require a garter, attaches to the support independently with the help of thorns. Not afraid of frost, but requires regular haircuts and watering.
- Highlander Aubert. One of the fastest growing shrubs. It requires constant haircuts, is afraid of frost, but after freezing it recovers rather quickly. It can grow in partial shade and in the sun. It blooms with small pale green flowers.
The described shrubs require rather difficult care, but they grow quickly. If you’re willing to give them the time and care you need, try raising them.
The names of unpretentious hedge shrubs
If you don’t have time for painstaking garden maintenance, these shrubs you will love:
- Schmidt currant. Differs in a beautiful curly crown. Average height. Suitable for creating sculptures. It is not afraid of frost and can grow in the shade. Despite the similarity to black currant, the berries from this bush are inedible;
- snowberry. It grows up to 1,5−2 m. Shoots are thin, graceful. The main decoration of the bush is fruits. They are small, white, and can hang until the very frost. The shrub is suitable for growing in full shade;
- chubushnik. It blooms beautifully and smells luxurious. There are many varieties, including those with unusual double flowers. Grows up to 2 m in height;
- honeysuckle. Loves the shade and is not afraid of frost. Frequent haircuts are not required. It grows in width quickly, and active growth in height begins only after the 4th year of life. The fruits are edible.
All bushes from this list can grow in Russia.
Even the most unpretentious hedge still has to be looked after. But your garden will always look fresh and green, because instead of metal or wood, it will be fenced with living plants.