Hedges as boundaries
Hedges can be very charming boundaries
Many different kinds of hedges for the garden
Thuja hedge
The Thuja (Thuja occidentalis) is an evergreen coniferous tree in the cypress family. Isolated it is used as an ornamental tree, but it is also very popular as an emerald green hedge or screen.
The common name is Arborvitae, derived from the tree of life because of the supposed medicinal uses of the bark, sap and twigs. The foliage of the Thuja is rich in Vitamin C and is believed to have cured scurvy. However, as the compound thujone is poisonous, internal use is not recommended.
New thuja hedge - 'Brabrand'
Read more about the thuja hedge.
Beech hedge
The Beeches belong to the same family as the Oaks and thrive in most parts of the world except Africa and in southern Asia. The name Beech is in early English boc (Danish: Bøg) and signifies either a book or the tree, probably because the ancient Runic writings were engraved on boards made of beech.
The European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is grown primarily for its wonderful foliage of delicate leaves, in spring, a powerful light green, then darker green over summer and, finally, bronze in autumn.
The crisp winter leaves, which stay on the plant until replaced by the new bright green spring leaves, make the Beech an excellent alternative to an evergreen hedge. It grows relatively fast (30-60 cm per year) compared to evergreen hedge plants and needs to be trimmed in late summer/early autumn. The autumn clipping is essential for the foliage to remain during the winter.
Beech hedge in spring
Beech hedge in autumn
Beech hedge in winter
Berberis hedge
A Berberis hedge will be compact and slow growing, ideal for low hedges. Berberis Thunbergii has green leaves and Berberis Thunbergii Atropurpurea has purple leaves, but they are a dull sight in the winter. This kind of hedge is extremely, almost dangerously, prickly. It is therefore not a good choice in a garden for children.
Berberis hedge
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