There are several types of plant hedges such as fast growing hedges, box hedges and flowering hedges.  Cedars, black, white, pyramidal, and emeralds are most common when trying to achieve privacy but there are many other plants to consider that may be suitable for your garden.

Hedge plants come in various sizes and shapes with some plants that grow small and rounded with others growing tall and pointed. Besides size, other considerations should be made when choosing hedge plants, such as whether the plants will be planted in full sun or shade.

Fast Growing Hedges

The silky dogwood is a popular fast growing hedge that produces flower clusters in spring. In fall this hedge has white and blue fruit. It’s a deciduous shrub that grows as high as twelve feet high and six to nine feet wide, according to About Hedges.com. The Cheyenne Privet is another fast growing hedge that produces dark green glossy foliage. It prefers full to partial sun and grows as a dense, heavily branched plant that serves as an ideal privacy screen or windbreak. A third popular hedge that grows quickly is the purpleleaf sandcherry. These hedges have red leaves in spring and white blooms in May. Their foliage in autumn turns to a deep reddish purple. They’re also excellent hedges because of their hardiness.

Boxwood and Yew Hedges

Box hedges are popular hedges coming in several varieties. Although slower growing varieties such as Hicks Yew require patience waiting for the hedge to grow to a desired height, this hedge is easy to maintain.

Flowering Hedges

In addition to giving a garden security, flowering hedges add colorful bright blooms to a garden during spring and summer months. Flowering hedges come in various colors and sizes and their blooms are often fragrant. The Spiraes as another favorite flowering hedge known for its beauty and ability to attract butterflies.

Five Foot Tall Black Cedar Hedge