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Hedges are an essential part of the 
landscape. For marking boundaries 
or dividing garden areas they have a 
definite use. They also may provide 
the necessary privacy for the outdoor 
living room or screen for objection¬ 
able objects. When used to surround 
THUYA 
Arborvitae 
A desirable, economical 
hedge may be had by us¬ 
ing any variety of Arbor¬ 
vitae. Dependably hardy and 
producing a dense growth 
which is easily sheared. Pre¬ 
fers a sunny location and is 
ideal for screening unsightly 
views. 
TAX US 
Cuspidata columnaris 
Columnar Yew 
An excellent hedge variety 
possessing all the favorable 
taxus characteristics, and 
charm. Where planting 
space is narrow and re¬ 
stricted its fastigiate, up¬ 
right, formal growth fits in 
perfectly. Easily sheared and 
grows readily in either sun 
or semi-shade. 
EVERGREENS 
THE BEST HEDGE PLANTS 
Size 
Planting 
Distance 
Relative 
Height 
Approx. 
Width 
Normal 
Growth 
Spreading Yew . 
..15 
in.-18 in. 
2 ft. 
3 ft. 
3 ft. 
Med. 
Upright Yew. 
.18 
in.-24 in. 
18 in. 
8 ft. 
4 ft. 
Med. 
Dwarf Yew. 
.12 
in.-15 in. 
1 ft. 
2 ft. 
2 ft. 
Slow 
Columnar Yew. 
.30 
in.-36 in. 
18 in. 
5 ft. 
2 ft. 
Med. 
Hicks' Yew . 
.15 
in.-18 in. 
18 in. 
6 ft. 
2 ft. 
Med. 
Dark American Arborvitae. 
.3 
ft.-4 ft. 
2 ft. 
6 ft. 
2 ft. 
Med. 
Globe Arborvitae . 
.15 
in.-18 in. 
18 in. 
3 ft. 
2 ft. 
Med. 
Pyramidal Arborvitae . 
. 3 
ft.-4 ft. 
18 in. 
6 ft. 
1 ft. 
Med. 
Siberian Arborvitae . 
.15 
in.-18 in. 
2 ft. 
4 ft. 
2 ft. 
Med. 
Hemlock . 
.2 
ft.-3 ft. 
18 in. 
8 ft. 
5 ft. 
Fast 
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
Berberis, Thunbergi . 
.18 
in.-24 in. 
1 ft. 
3 ft. 
3 ft. 
Med. 
Berberis, Thunbergi atropurpurea 
.18 
in.-24 in. 
1 ft. 
3 ft. 
3 ft. 
Med. 
Berberis, Thunbergi, erecta 
.15 
in.-18 in. 
10 in. 
3 ft. 
1 ft. 
Med. 
Berberis, Thunbergi minor 
.12 
in.-15 in. 
10 in. 
2 ft. 
2 ft. 
Slow 
Euonymus alatus . 
. 2 
ft.-3 ft. 
2 ft. 
8 ft. 
4 ft. 
Fast 
Euonymus alatus compacta. 
.15 
in.-18 in. 
18 in. 
5 ft. 
4 ft. 
Med. 
Ligustrum ibolium (also other privets) . . 
.2 
ft.-3 ft. 
1 ft. 
5 ft. 
3 ft. 
Fast 
Ligustrum ibota . 
.3 
ft.-4 ft. 
18 in. 
6 ft. 
4 ft. 
Fast 
Spirea Bumalda, Anthony Waterer . 
.15 
in.-18 in. 
10 in. 
3 ft. 
2 ft. 
Med. 
Spirea Van Houttei . 
.3 
ft.-4 ft. 
18 in. 
4 ft. 
4 ft. 
Med. 
Syringa vulgaris . 
. 3 
ft.-4 ft. 
18 in. 
8 ft. 
4 ft. 
Fast 
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