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Bushes to hide fence
Posted on 6/13/16 at 12:31 pm
Posted on 6/13/16 at 12:31 pm
I need a recommendation on a bush to hide a fence. The bushes need to grow fast and have leaves close to the bottom to hide the ground. It would also be nice if it bloomed in the spring or summer.
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Posted on 6/13/16 at 12:38 pm to lsulaker
Check out loropetulum (witch hazel) and see if you like them.
Posted on 6/13/16 at 12:52 pm to lsulaker
Indian Hawthorn, but it will go dormant during the winter.
Posted on 6/13/16 at 1:05 pm to lsulaker
how much do you want them to cover the fence? How far out from the fence is ideal?
i.e. what size (height and width) do you want the bushes to grow to?
i.e. what size (height and width) do you want the bushes to grow to?
Posted on 6/13/16 at 1:13 pm to lsulaker
pineapple guava
vitex
vitex
Posted on 6/13/16 at 2:14 pm to Bleeding purple
I want them to be about 2-3 feet thick but the ability to be about 4-5 feet high.
Posted on 6/13/16 at 2:20 pm to LumbermanRon
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Indian hawthorn
You may have these confused with something else. They don't go dormant nor are they tall enough to hide a fence.
This post was edited on 6/13/16 at 2:27 pm
Posted on 6/13/16 at 2:24 pm to VanRIch
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Indian hawthorn
You may have these confused with something else. They don't go dormant not are they tall enough to hide a fence.
and seems like they all get diseased about 10 years after you plant them and have to be replaced
Posted on 6/13/16 at 2:31 pm to Tigerpaw123
My wife and I found some finalists:
Bougainvillea
Gradenia
mock orange
Any thoughts?
Bougainvillea
Gradenia
mock orange
Any thoughts?
Posted on 6/13/16 at 2:36 pm to lsulaker
Holly
Posted on 6/13/16 at 2:47 pm to lsulaker
redtip photinia and holly are gonna be your best bets IMHO
Posted on 6/13/16 at 2:51 pm to lsulaker
Or Boxwoods
Posted on 6/13/16 at 2:51 pm to Bleeding purple
indian hawthorn is pretty but expensive - holly is good bet and that purple lorpet----stuff -if you have dogs many eat it and throw up-found out hard way from vet
Posted on 6/13/16 at 2:52 pm to lsulaker
Bougainvillea - come in a series of colors that are all gorgeous but don't like temps below 45. They have thorns that seem to jump out and grab you. And they go dormant and loose their leave in the winter.
Gradenia - most don't like cold but there is a frost free version that can handle lower temps. too much water or cold turns the normally evergreen leaves yellow. They are my personal favorite flower for smell but the white blooms yellow in a few days but stay on the plant for weeks. For a fresh clean look you will need to deadhead them daily. They may not reach the height you are looking for
Mock orange - no experience here.
honestly with what you want to accomplish, you may be best with a combo of low growing bush and a taller rapid growing shrub/tree in the back of that for concealment.
Gradenia - most don't like cold but there is a frost free version that can handle lower temps. too much water or cold turns the normally evergreen leaves yellow. They are my personal favorite flower for smell but the white blooms yellow in a few days but stay on the plant for weeks. For a fresh clean look you will need to deadhead them daily. They may not reach the height you are looking for
Mock orange - no experience here.
honestly with what you want to accomplish, you may be best with a combo of low growing bush and a taller rapid growing shrub/tree in the back of that for concealment.
Posted on 6/13/16 at 3:30 pm to Bleeding purple
Good advice!
Right now, redtip photinia and indian hawthorne seem to be in the lead. I like the way indian hawthorne looks a little bit better (im just not a fan of red in plants unless it is roses). Does indian hawthorne have any drawbacks?
Right now, redtip photinia and indian hawthorne seem to be in the lead. I like the way indian hawthorne looks a little bit better (im just not a fan of red in plants unless it is roses). Does indian hawthorne have any drawbacks?
Posted on 6/13/16 at 3:40 pm to lsulaker
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Does indian hawthorne have any drawbacks?
not overly thick enough imo.
Posted on 6/13/16 at 3:59 pm to lsulaker
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Does Indian Hawthorne have any drawbacks?
Not many. Very hardy, cold and heat tolerant, waxy drought resistant leaves, tolerates sandy soils, does good in sun and heavy shade.
Down sides
It is a favorite of whitetail deer, the waxy leaves are in floret clusters that tend to attract wasp to build nests, but so does holly and boxwood. It can be shaped rather easily but the main woody stems are not very dense so "holes" in the shape take a while to fill in and are pretty obvious. The waxy leaves do not break down quickly and need to be disposed of. The leaves sometimes look ragged after hedge trimming due to the large size.
Posted on 6/13/16 at 4:06 pm to lsulaker
I would consider eleagnus (also called silverberry), celera japonica (although they do have red leaves), and ligustrum
They're all fairly rapid growing and can certainly cover a 5' fence. The ligustrums have a very strong smelling flower that may irritate some people's allergies but otherwise is hardy.
They're all fairly rapid growing and can certainly cover a 5' fence. The ligustrums have a very strong smelling flower that may irritate some people's allergies but otherwise is hardy.
Posted on 6/13/16 at 4:21 pm to The Last Coco
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eleagnus
I second this...
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