Planting a hedge has lots of benefits. From reducing carbon dioxide to providing a screen for your yard, hedges add structure and character to your garden. It also helps to reduce air and noise pollution and provides a showy background for your house. Whether you need a tall, dwarf, or evergreen, flowering hedge, we have compiled the best list of plants and shrubs that are suitable for hedging and screening. So, let’s get to know them. These are available in all online plant nurseries in Melbourne. However, make sure to check with the plant nursery before visiting in person.
Portuguese Laurel
Portuguese Laurel is the best fragrant-rich and dense hedge plant. This popular plant is evergreen and provides privacy all year round. Their stems and stalks have a deep maroon colour, which adds an extra layer of attraction to your hedge.
Eucalyptus Cinerea
Eucalyptus Cinerea is a compact, beautiful ornamental tree that has dense silver foliage. It tops second on our list and great plant for screening. Their cut foliage can be used for décor purposes as well. Their barks have medicinal properties and are used in essential oils. If you have a large yard that requires screening, consider planting this gorgeous compact tree.
Buxus Sempervirens
Fondly known as “Boxwood Shrub, “Buxus Sempervirens is an evergreen bushy shrub, ideal for hedging and screening. They grow very dense and can be trimmed into your desired shape. All you need to do is, ensure the soil is well-drained and not waterlogged.
Backyard Bliss Lilly Pilly
Backyard Bliss Lilly Pilly is also an evergreen shrub with bright green leaves. Their new growth appears in bronze and adds a beautiful look to your entire hedge. If you are concerned about privacy, this plant is perfect to achieve your desired privacy.
Callistemon “Kings Park Special”
If you have your eye on a flowering shrub, Callistemon “Kings Park Special” aka bottlebrush is the best flowering plant you can bet. This compact plant produces bright-red coloured spikes that attract birds and wildlife. The bottle brush is a good feature plant that can be grown naturally or pruned to give your desired shape.
Our list of hedging plants is easy to grow and maintain. However, if you like any of them and want to buy them, the next step is you should know where to buy them. Online Plants offers a wide range of hedging plants at the best price. For more information about our plants, call us at 0394241946 today.
