Hedge Plants 
The evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs available for 
hedges are quite numerous, but only a chosen few of them 
can live up to the somewhat rigid requirements of the model 
ornamental or defensive hedge. In our judgment this brief 
list includes the best. 
EVERGREENS 
Hemlock ( Tsuga Canadensis). It is unsurpassed for an ornamental hedge. 
It transplants readily, and quickly adapts itself to its new location. The 
foliage is dark green and feathery. The tree will stand hard cutting and 
keeps its lower branches close to the ground. 
American Arborvit^z ( Thuya occidentalis). One of the most popular trees 
for hedges. It makes a taller, narrower hedge than the spruce, and stands 
heavy shearing. The right tree where space is limited. 
DECIDUOUS 
Japanese Barberry ( Berberis Thunbergii) . This popular hedge plant is of 
low, spreading growth, the branches set with very sharp, small thorns, 
forming a dense and impenetrable bush. The small yellow flowers are 
followed by very showy scarlet berries which cling through winter. The 
foliage takes on splendid autumn coloring of crimson and scarlet. 
Especially interesting because of the graceful droop of its branches. 
Japanese or California Privet ( Ligustrum ovalifolium) . The most popular 
of all hedge plants. It transplants easily, is a strong, upright grower, and 
will stand any amount of trimming. The deep, dark green foliage is held 
until late in winter. When setting, cut the plants to within 8 to 12 inches 
of the ground, to induce a strong, bushy growth. 
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