The plants grow fast and when planted 2-4 feet apart will form thick and thorny hedges in a few years. Jostaberries are a cross between gooseberries and currants and bear larger fruit on a thornless plant. All these berries make delicious jam! Ribes are very cold hardy, some varieties ...
They can grow up to 3 feet per year and can reach 15-25 feet.An ideal privacy hedge or place them at the corners of your landscaping. There are several varieties – one of the most popular for hedges is the Nellie Stevens Holly. ...
Instead we start with small trees and each year we prune them so that as they grow they stay at a narrow width but have their natural green exterior foliage. These trees are a great answer when there is a need for narrow, fast-growing tall trees. You won't find these trees anywhere ...
These fast-growing bushes can grow up to five feet tall, which makes them excellent hedges. This holly is easy to care for because this species is tolerant of humidity, heat, and drought. So, if you want fast growing shrubs orground covering plantsthat won’t take too much of your atten...
This is often the knee-jerk reaction many homeowners have when they lose privacy. Unfortunately, it is often the wrong instinct and can be a mistake you’ll regret for years. Hedges, especially laurel and cedar, can grow quickly and become tall and intrusive. Where space is limited, a hed...
Some backyards are defined by low walls or ‘see-through’ fences that offer very little cover. The ideal solution is to establish the best privacy hedges, using fast-growing species. Deciduous hedges are best planted from late fall to early spring using bare-rooted plants. Evergreen hedges...
@golf07 - Rose of Sharon are beautiful and are one of my favorite types of hedges. They do grow pretty quickly, and depending on the kind you plant, can grow 6 to 10 feet high. You should have a nice hedge within a few years of planting. ...
Growth rate: Fast. The “Green Giant” arborvitae, aka thuja green giant, can grow up to 3 feet each year until it reaches its mature height of 50 to 60 feet. USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5 to 7 Best place to plant: Because of how large this tree can grow, an area in your backyar...
Use it to form sculptural hedges or let it grow naturally to add elegance to your landscape. Additional benefits to this stunning and unconventional privacy shrub include magnificent chains of blooms in early spring and leaves that range in color from green to red....
Evergreen hedges block views and help dampen sound.A fast-growing hedge likeleylandii can grow up to 3 feet per year. Proper trimming will encourage growth and form a thick screen. A privacy hedge or a stately line of trees is probably the most beautiful way to provide hot tub privacy, ...