A hedge or a high lane, which is a tight green screen, perfectly protects from the surroundings.It is best if it grows up to 2-3 meters, is evergreen, undemanding and tolerates pruning well.Fortunately, many species meet these requirements.
The most frequently chosen for this role is Thuja occidentalis, especially such varieties as dark green 'Smaragd', 'Holmstrup' and a bit lighter 'Brabant'. The green monotony will be broken by varieties with yellow needles, such as' Gold Smaragd 'and' Aurescens', or the two-color 'Aureospicata', '''issima ',' Elegant Columbia '.Just remember that they require a bit more sun.
Almost equally popular for lines and hedges are cypresses - pea Chamaecyparis pisifera and Lawson Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, especially the 'Alumii' and 'Green Pillar' varieties. Among the species we can also find golden varieties, such as 'Ivonne', 'Stardust', mottled 'Konijn's Silver' and 'Kelleriis', 'Grayswood Pillar' with silver needles, unheard of in thuja.
The silver-gray coloration is a common feature among junipers.This is the best choice for poor soil and dry locations. Especially recommended for hedges are the varieties of the Chinese juniper Juniperus chinensis, for example 'Obelisk' and 'Templar', the scaly Juniperus squamata 'Meyeri' or the common Juniperus communis 'Haverbeck' and 'Suecica Aureagolden needles'.
Yew trees are perfect for shady places. Varieties of indirect yew Taxus x media ideal for hedges are 'Hicksii', 'Wojtek' and 'Książę'.Yew Taxus x media 'Hessei', 'Washingtonii' and 'Aurea' will perform well in the same role, gilded in spring with young growths that turn green with time.
Of course, we don't have to limit ourselves to conifers - many deciduous plants are also evergreen. Evergreen boxwood tall varieties Buxus sempervirens, incl. 'Fastigiata' will perfectly replace the all-too-popular thujas. Also the eastern laurel Prunus laurocerasus badly tolerates extremely harsh winters, it also requires richer soil.
But in regions of Poland with milder climates, it is worth planting because of its very impressive, large, dark green leaves, relatively fast growth and ornamental fragrant inflorescences appearing in May.What's more, it does a great job in the shade. In partial shade we can plant Meserva Ilex x meserveae. We get a high hedge from such varieties as 'Heckenstar', 'Blue Euro', 'Blue Maid' and 'Heckenfee'.
The shade also works well with the Ligustrum ovalifolium ovophyllum privet. It is tolerant of soil and substrate moisture, in warmer regions it is almost completely evergreen.In May and June it is embellished with white panicles of picturesque inflorescences, and in autumn clusters of black fruit. Both in the sun and in partial shade, we can plant one of the varieties with colorful leaves: at 'Argenteum', white, and at 'Variegatum' and 'Aureum', yellow-edged.
Eastern biota not only in green
The spring increments of the 'Aurea' Eastern biota (also known as the Eastern Thuja) 'Aurea' change their color to lemon green in the summer. The enthusiasts of classic greenery will like the 'Green Cone' variety that grows slowly, though after many years it reaches over 2 meters.But beware: biots often turn reddish brown in winter, and freeze in the coldest parts of the country.
Recommended varieties
1. All year round, laurel trees are decorated with shining leaves and clusters of white flowers in spring.
2. Lawson's cypress has many varieties, including the color of the scales - in many shades of green, silvery and yellow.
3. Barbed Holly is pruning well, so it is also suitable for formed hedges. It produces numerous young growths in spring.
4. Common yew 'Summergold' is distinguished by the golden yellow color of needles, unusual for this species.Unfortunately, this variety grows very slowly.
5. Western thuja is the most popular candidate for the role of a garden row. It is not worth limiting yourself to the 'Smaragd' variety.
