If you are looking for a hedge plants, there are several varieties. They can separate your garden and provide more privacy. The different species are:
- Privet (Ligustrum)
- Boxwood (Buxus)
- Yew (Taxus)
- Holly (Ilex)
- Beech (Fagus)
- Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus)
- Hornbeam (Carpinus)
Each hedge plant has different conditions under which it thrives, so make sure to select the one that is best suited for your climate and soil type. You will also want to consider how much sun or shade the area gets, as well as how much water the plant will need.
Privet (Ligustrum) is a fast-growing, evergreen hedge plant that can reach up to 15 feet tall. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Boxwood (Buxus) is a slow-growing, evergreen hedge plant that can reach up to 10 feet tall. It does well in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Yew (Taxus) is a slow-growing, evergreen hedge plant that can reach up to 20 feet tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils.
Holly (Ilex) is a slow-growing, evergreen hedge plant that can reach up to 30 feet tall.It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils.
Beech (Fagus) is a deciduous hedge plant that can reach up to 30 feet tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils.
Laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is an evergreen hedge plant that can reach up to 20 feet tall. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils.
Hornbeam (Carpinus) is a deciduous hedge plant that can reach up to 25 feet tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils.