A Hedge may take the form of flowering hedges, evergreen hedges, shrubs as hedges, and trees as hedges. Find a list of hedging plants in each group. Consider this list of hedges that have exceptional qualities and seasonal interest. It is important to choose the right shrubs and plants in your landscape. You should also consider plants normally thought of as trees and shrubs that can be trained as hedges. Keep in mind the size of the hedges, as well as the growing conditions that your plant will have. You should also make sure someone will be able to prune and cut them back as needed. The hedging lists will give the common name followed by its scientific name.
Flowering Hydrangea Hedge
FLOWERING HEDGES
Glossy Abelia, Abelia x grandiflora
Camellia, Camellia
Ceanothus, Ceanothus
Flowering Quince, Chaenomeles
Hawthorn, Crataegus
Deutzia, Deutzia
Forsythia, Forsythia
Gardenia, Gardenia
Rose-of-Sharon or Shrub Althea,Hibiscua syracus
Hydrangea, Hydrangea
Beauty Bush, Kolkwitzia amabilis
Crape Myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica
Honeysuckle, Lonicera
Oleander, Nerium oleander
Osmanthus, Osmanthus
Cinquefoil, Potentilla
Cherry Laurel, Prunus laurocerasus
Rose, Rosa
Spirea, Spirea
Lilac, Syringa
Evergreen Hedges
EVERGREEN HEDGES
Boxwood, Buxus
Incense Cedar, Calocedrus decurrens
Camellia, Camellia
Cedar, Cedrus
White Cedar or aka False Cypress, Chamaecyparis
Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster
Leyland Cypress, x Cupressocyparis leylandii
Blue Gum Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus globulus ‘Compacta’
Euonymus, Euonymus fortunei cultivars
Holly, Ilex
Juniper, Juniperus
Privet, Ligustrum
Oleander, Nerium oleander
Osmanthus, Osmanthus
Christmas Berry, Photinia
Pine, Pinus
Podocarpus, Podocarpus
Cherry Laurel, Prunus laurocerasus
Firethorn, Pyracantha
Yew, Taxus
Arborvitae, Thuja
Canadian Hemlock, Tsuga canadensis
Shrub hedging plants
SHRUBS USED AS HEDGES
Glossy Abelia, Abelia x grandiflora
Gold-Dust Tree, Aucuba japnica ‘Variegata’
Ceonothus, Ceanothus
Flowering Quince, Chaenomeles
Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster
Dwarf Japanese Cedar, Cryptomeria japonica
Deutzia, Deutzia
Forsythia, Forsythia
Gardenia, Gardenia
Witch Hazel, Hamamelis
Rose-of-Sharon or Shrub Althea,Hibiscua syracus
Hydranges, Hydranges
Beauty Bush, Kolkwitzia amabilis
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina domestica
Cinquefoil, Potentilla
Lilac, Syringa
Trees as hedges
TREES USED AS HEDGES
Incense Cedar, Calocedrus decurrens
Hornbeam, Carpinus
Cedar, Cedrus
White Cedar or aka False Cypress, Chamaecyparis
European Smoke Tree, Cotinus coggygria
Hawthorn, Crataegus
Leyland Cypress, x Cupressocyparis leylandii
Blue Gum Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus globulus ‘Compacta’
Holly, Ilex
Juniper, Juniperus
Crape Myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica
Pine, Pinus
Arborvitae, Thuja
Hemlock, Tsuga