Need help on a screen hedge

Watch Reply
More
Mark unread Print Skip to new
shelbsyd Oakley, CA(Zone 8b) Apr 12, 2009

Hi,

I have about a 40' bare fence and want to put a hedge /shrub along the fence and I am unsure what to use. I purchased 3 Pineapple Guava shrubs, but unsure if they will give me coverage we want. It is a sunny location with sandy soil. Do you have any recommendations on what you think we should use? Oh I am in zone 8b.

Post #6398256
Quote
JuneyBug Dover AFB, DE(Zone 7a) Apr 13, 2009

I think you should use small groups of different shrubs and trees with the trees situated to give privacy from the neighborhood. It is always nice if the shrubs and trees are fruit and nut bearing too. I've no idea what would grow in your area, but your local garden centers and nurseries do. Best of luck.

Post #6405037
Quote
ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Apr 14, 2009

I've seen pineapple guava used as a hedge. Sounds like you'll need a few more of it or something else though if you've got a 40 ft fence to cover. I'm with JuneyBug on using some different shrubs and trees, the garden is more interesting that way, plus then if a pest or disease comes in, it won't take out your entire hedge only part of it. I don't know what height you're going for, but other shrubs I see around here used as hedges include Rhaphiolepis (Indian Hawthorne), Callistemon (bottle brush), Photinia, variegated Euonymus, crape myrtle (the shorter ones, not the ones that grow up to be trees). And here are some suggestions for California natives that can be used as hedges http://www.laspilitas.com/garden/California_native_hedges.html

Post #6406068
Quote

Post a Reply to this Thread

Please or sign up to post.
Back to Forum Homepage

More Beginner Gardening Threads

Go to all Beginner Gardening threads
BACK TO TOP