Broadleaf, flowering evergreens for casual hedge?
biondanonima (Zone 7a Hudson Valley)
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Comments (8)I would ask your local county extension agent for a list of locally resistant shrubs. One of the problems is that there are NO plants (to my knowledge) that some deer won't eat at some time. There are plants that deer don't like, usually, and there are plants that they don't eat, usually, but they can and do change their patterns and habits. That said, there should be enough plants that they rarely eat in your area for you to find some. Not living there, I won't venture to offer any, I may well be wrong. You can also try googling for deer-resistant evergreens in NJ, and see what comes up - you might want to limit the list to broad-leaf evergreens, as most of the conifers that I now of are eaten by deer around here at some time. There should be on-line lists for resistant shrubs. Good luck!...See MoreEvergreen hedge that will not be deer buffet
Comments (9)Here is a very comprehensive list of deer resistant plants. However, keep in mind that deer do not browse online or read plant books/tags so resistance may vary according to location and what other items on the preferred menu are available :-)) Resistance does not equate with immunity. It is my experience that deer will at least sample items new to the landscape to test for appeal and that young animals (fawns and teenagers) will do the same with just about any plant, listed as resistant or not. Once they have determined the new plants are not particularly tasty or the youngsters have decided what's good and what isn't, they will avoid these plants. But ANY plant can be browsed, resistant or not, so be prepared for at least some damage to new plants unless you fence off completely or apply repellents....See MoreWhat kind of flowering hedge?
Comments (13)Realistically, there are many more interesting shrubs than I've suggested, but without some indication of where you are and/or what your soil is like, you are not necessarily going to get the best suggestions for your area. I gave you a list that will grow in most parts New England or the midwest/Great Lakes, but if you are in New England or some parts of the Great Lakes that have acid soil, there is a large group of shrubs that prefer acid soil with good drainage and a relatively high organic content that will add some additional interest. Another few that will grow over a wide range of z5: Philadelphus/mock orange Syringa/lilac Ilex verticillata/winterberry holly (deciduous) Some of the taller spireas such as Vanhoutei Some of the larger Chaenomeles/flowering quince Kolkwitzia/Beautyberry Lespedeza thunbergii/bush clover Some of the Viburnums such as plicatum Be aware that regardless of what you plant, in order to have a successful hedge you will need to kill the grass over a wide strip so that it doesn't shade out or compete with the shrubs, you will need to mulch the new shrubs well to help even out moisture and reduce weeds, and you will need to water thoroughly at least once a week unless there's been 1/2"-1" of rain that week from whenever you plant until the leaves drop in the fall. Fall planting will make this easier since you will need to water for a shorter period of time. If you aren't able to commit to this, I'd not plant until you are living there or at least able to visit regularly since you will probably just waste the money spent since the newly shrubs won't survive without regular care....See MoreBroadleaf flowering evergreen with draping form - does it exist?
Comments (26)Distylium 'Blue Cascade'. Might get occasional cold damage, but usually comes back quickly in zone 7. You say 'title says it all', but you don't say how much room you have for this. Good drainage? This can get 8 to 10 feet wide with time -- like 10 years, but could be selectively pruned I suppose. It would likely do better with a bit of winter shade though. Another fantastic weeping evergreen is Camellia chekiangoleosa, but it would need shade. Agarista populifolia is another arching evergreen that can get big. While it can take some sun, it can bronze a bit in cold winters....See Morebiondanonima (Zone 7a Hudson Valley)
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