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- A hedge with native species as a visual screen
- Choose native species
- cut hedges
- 1. Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)
- 2. Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
- 3. Field maple (Acer campestre)
- 4. Spruce (Picea abies)
- Freewheeling mixed hedges
- 1. Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
- 2. Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)
- 3. Wild roses (Rosa)
- 4. Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas)
The hornbeam forms a beautiful, dense hedge
A hedge with native species as a visual screen
Screen hedges with wild, vigilant trees offer added value to man and nature. They can be shaped in the form of similar hedges or mixed hedges. As a positive side effect many trees develop edible fruits.
Choose native species
Use native species for the hedgerow design. They are valuable for the protection of wildlife because they provide food, retreats and breeding grounds. When choosing, pay attention to the different site requirements in terms of soil, moisture and light. Plant nontoxic hedges so that there is no health risk to children of consuming toxic fruits.
cut hedges
Slow and dense shrubs are suitable for creating hedges. Many species are capable of caning and tolerate radical cutting when needed. They develop well-branched branches and can be kept very narrow, making these hedges ideal for privacy in a small space.
1. Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)
This species is undemanding and tolerant of heat and drought.In winter, it keeps the dead leaves, which provides birds with an ideal retreat. The withered foliage ensures protection from view during the cold season.
2. Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
The thorny shrub is an undemanding wood, which can be cut back well. After a total cut hawthorn drives again. The leaves can be affected by fire blight.
3. Field maple (Acer campestre)
This shady species grows as a tree or shrub. It is suitable for any soil and tolerates shady conditions. Due to its rapid growth, it is suitable for the greening of rear gates or arbors. It should be cut at least twice a year.
4. Spruce (Picea abies)
The evergreen conifer can be used by regular cutting measures as a screen hedge. He can not stand a total cutback.
Freewheeling mixed hedges
A mixed hedge consists of different types of wood, which are arranged offset in two rows. Plant several specimens of slow-growing shrubs in small groups. Low-growing species should be placed on the edge of the mixed hedge. This hedge form is a visually appealing screen, whose care is more complex than that of the uniform hedge. When choosing species, look for flowering times, fruit decorations, and fall colors.
1. Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
Blackthorn is a common name for this undemanding shrub with root shoots. He develops dark blue fruits that lose their sour taste after the first frosts. The dense growth provides optimal privacy.
2. Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)
The species known as rowanberry is suitable for planting in mixed hedges or cut hedges. It is undemanding and develops red berries that are non-toxic to birds and humans.
3. Wild roses (Rosa)
Real dog rose (Rosa canina), beaver rose (Rosa pimpinellifolia) and rose vine (Rosa rubiginosa) are among the native rose species that grow on well drained soil. They are ideal shrubs for sight hedges in sunny locations.
4. Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas)
This undemanding shrub prefers warm locations. It grows as a narrow shrub and produces cherry-like fruits that are edible.