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Mixed evergreen hedge - what to put in it

Last post 21-04-2012 7:24 PM by courierdude. 1 replies.

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  • 20/04/2012 06:48 PM
    • Hatbat
    • Bath
    • 20 Apr 2012
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    Hi all,

     We're looking for 13m of a 6 - 8' hedge to provide privacy from a neighbour.  We're thinking of mixing Photinia Red Robin and a Pittosporum. and perhaps a Cornus..... what else can we add to provide variety?  It'll be in full sun, and is protected by a trellis fence.

    In another area of the garden (over about 10m) we were thinking of putting some Escallonia in to create a 5' hedge - any recommendations on which types look good together and what else we could mix it with for year round interest?

    Thanks in advance

    Kate
  • 21/04/2012 07:24 PM
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    • courierdude
    • cambs/suffolk border
    • 14 Feb 2012
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    i wouldnt put the cornus in with a mixed evergreen hedge as it is deciduous and will be a gap of bare stems over the winter. escallonia sounds like a much better option plus you can mixed up the cultivars a little and have different colour flowering.

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