Types of Perfect Hedge Plants

Many homeowners like the look of hedges around their homes.  Hedges allow for privacy without the hassle of a fence and also help to block noise from the road and neighbors.  Just like neighbors, all hedges are not made the same, and what may suit another homeowner may not be right for you.

Boxwood Hedge 

This variety of hedge is a good choice if you enjoy pruning.  Some varieties of boxwood grow to 20-feet tall.  The height of boxwoods allows for the ultimate pruner to design any kind of evergreen sculpture.

Holly

As long as holly is kept well pruned, it makes a pretty border.  The small red or orange berries contrast against the dark green of the holly leaves.

Juniper

There are several types of Juniper.  Some varieties of Juniper grow to tree size, others grow to shrub size and the rest grow to resemble a creeping bush.  This type of greenery responds well to pruning, thus making it a nice plant to use as a hedge.

Hybrid Yew

Hybrid yew can grow as high as 40-feet tall and has few problems with insects.  The Hhbrid yew does well in both sun and shade.  This shrub is popular for fancy hedges and topiaries, because of how severely it can be pruned and sheared and still survive.

Glossy Abelia

If you want a flowered hedge then glossy abelia is a great choice.  These plants flower all summer long attracting butterflies to the plants' blooms.  These shrubs naturally grow 3 to 6-feet tall, but you can prune them to make a shorter hedge.