What are the types of hedges?

Classification by height of hedges

Hedges come in many varieties and can be divided into three types according to their growth height: tall, medium and short.

High hedges: The plants are relatively tall. Representative hedge-making materials include oak, elm, French holly, etc. Because of their height, strong presence, and tight group structure, they can separate spaces and prevent dust and noise. Imagine strolling in the corridor opened by high hedges. Is there a romantic feeling?

Medium hedge: The plant height does not exceed 1.3 meters and the width is within one meter. Representative hedge materials include hibiscus, red mulberry, sweet olive, tea tree, etc., which are the most widely used in garden construction. Whether it is a flower hedge, a fruit hedge or an ornamental hedge, it can beautify the landscape, separate scenic areas, increase attractiveness, and divide different wonderful and beautiful scenery!

Dwarf hedge: The plant is short. Representative hedge materials include roses, evergreens, jasmine, azaleas, etc. Because of their short height, people can look through the dwarf hedges to see the scenery inside. They have strong ornamental value. Moreover, dwarf hedges have strong fragrance and bright colors, which makes them more popular among people. They are most suitable for use in small courtyards.

According to the effect of hedge landscape

Materials used as hedges can be divided into flower hedges, fruit hedges and ornamental foliage hedges. The materials commonly used as flower hedges include flowering vegetation such as jasmine, rose, and azalea. For ornamental fruit hedges, Pyracantha and Berberis are commonly used. As the name suggests, ornamental leaf hedges are mostly made of plants with brightly colored leaves, such as red-leaf hibiscus and red-leaf barberry.