Hedges

Hedges are useful elements in designing a garden, defining boundaries and edges, as well as providing visual screens and shelter. Hedges are also useful in combination with deciduous plants, where they provide a sense of permanence during the winter dormant period. The varieties below have been chosen for their compact growth, ease of trimming, and hardiness. Needless to say it is the first 3 years pruning which is crucial in forming the basis of a good hedge, after which the plants can be let go to achieve their desired height.

	Banksia marginata. Our local banksia which is widespread across Tasmania. This is the upright form which makes a large shrub or small tree wich is lovely as a specimen, or clips well as a hedge or screen. Also a good pot-plant. Part sun to full sun. 150-300cm.	$6.50
	Bedfordia salicina. Local understorey shrub tree with soft silky-grey foliage. Zoe has shaped these into spheres with good results, clip from an early age to prevent bare woody growth.Great hedging, fast growing in clay soil types. Not good in pots. Part sun to shade. 150-300 cm. 3 for $12	$5.50
	Bursaria spinosa. Coastal Bush or small tree native to southern Tasmania, useful for hedging and growing in dry conditions. Attractive white flowers . Full sun. 120-300cm.	$4.50
	Buxus sempervirens. Traditional hedging plant which looks good all year round and forms compact tight growth. Ideal for edging pathways, borders and formal plantings. Part sun to full sun. 50 cm. 3 for $12	$4.50
	Callistemon pallidus. Tasmanian native bottlebrush with pale yellow flowers in Spring. Makes a good bushy hedge, particularly good on clay soils. Trim annually for best results from an early age. Part sun to full sun. 300cm.	$4.50
	Dodonea viscosa. Coastal shrub native to Tasmania , useful for hedging and growing in dry conditions. Attractive box hedge-green colour and very good in dry environments. Part sun to full sun. 120-300cm.	$4.50
	Grevillea ‘Murray Queen’. Wonderful bird attracting variety with glossy elliptical green leaves; we have planted this in mass around our house for screening, and the great thing it doesnt get too tall like some of the larger varieties. Trim every now & then. Part sun to full sun. 150cm.	$6.50
	Kunzea ambigua. Native Tasmanian shrub easily grown on a range of soil types, not fussy about Winter wet or Summer dry. About the size of a large lavender bush, clips well to form a low hedge. White flowers in Spring. Part sun to full sun. 80-120 cm.	$5.50
	Laurus nobilis. Bay tree, a great herb & a lovely slow growing specimen tree or hedge. Good in a large pot. Part sun to full sun. 120-600cm.	$6.50
	Leptospermum lanigerum. Local tea-tree native to southern Tasmania. A good specimen or hedging plant, prefers clay soils and performs well when clipped. Attractive grey foliage & white flowers in spring. Part sun to full sun. 150-300cm.	$5.50
	Leptospermum rupestre. Dwarf alpine ‘tea tree’ native to southern Tasmania with white flowers. More suitable than other species for smaller gardens, bushy growth. Part sun to full sun. 100-180cm.	$4.50
	Leptospermum scoparium. Local shrub widespread throughout south-western Tasmania with white fowers. Drought hardy, but favours clay or moisture retentive soils for best growth. Hedges well if clipped from early age. Useful for re vegetation & interplanting with pomaderris, austrostipa, poa & bauria. Part sun to full sun. 150-300cm.	$5.50
	Luma apiculata. Hedging shrub or small tree with attractive glossy evergreen foliage and white flowers followed by black fruit. Part sun to full sun. 200 cm.	$5.50
	Melaleuca squarrosa. Tasmanian native shrub with attractive lime green bottlebrush flowers & bushy habit suitable for screens & hedges. Fast growing in wetter clay soil types, tip prune from early age. Part sun to full sun. 120-300cm.	$4.50
	Pomaderris eliptica. Tasmanian native shrub with attractive foliage and cream flowers in Spring. Useful for re-vegetation, hedges, & screening. A good source of poles if you are brave enough to cut your plants to ground level every few years. Sun Part sun & shade. 150-600cm.	$5.50