Re: Evergreen hedge

At 01:29 PM 3/3/2003, Steve  French wrote:

The building is a two-story handsome art deco style built in the late '30's.
It's fronted by a now straggly and raggedy hedge that needs replacing. I
think a dark green evergreen hedge, maybe 4 or 5 feet wide by, oh, 6 feet
high would look very formal and appropriate for the front of the school. I
am also adding a paved walk and a paved 'hang-out' area and some areas of
informal plantings.
Hi Steve -

Been thinking about your question - normally I would suggest Rhamnus alaternus, the Italian Buckthorn for this type of situation, but I've recently learned that it is now showing signs or rampant self-seeding in some areas (need to research this more).

I've seen the many suggestions thus far. I'm wondering if you might not use Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue' or some other tall growing kind. Rosemary grow quickly, can be sheared, willl hold its leaves down to the ground if handled properly, is fragrant, colorful (usually 2 bloom flushes or more) and unusual for a hedge. I've been wanting to plant more rosemary hedges myself as I've seen some really nice ones both in California and in Italy.

Regards,
Seán O.

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