Thin hedge

[dave7108]

I have a 7 inch strip between myself and the neighbour. There is currently a small 3 ft fence but considering replacing with a more attractive small hedge. What is the thinnest hedge I could get?

[smifffymoto2]

Keep the fence and plant whatever you like on your side.
Much easier and no problems with the neighbours about clippings,boundaries etc.

[Ste-EVo]

I think you'd struggle to find a hedge you could maintenance at a width of 7 inches, once it is mature, especially at a any reasonable height.

An alternative could be to train something along the fence on youre side, like a nice climbing rose or clematis perhaps. There are some nice broadleaf and variegated ivy too that shouldn't be dismissed and are great if kept under control. What would grow well would depend on the aspect of course.

[8-P]

I have a privit next to a boundary fence which is probably no more than 1ft wide but 6 ft tall(would go higher). I would never want to remove the fence but I keep it tightly clipped as it is a passageway with my house, does quite well and low ish light too.

[Andeh1]

Metal frame and wisteria or equivalent?

[RGG]

On a pragmatic level - the problem with any hedge choice is going to be "growth".

It would be possible to have a hedge that width, but throughout the growing season the hedge will be continuously expanding out of that dimension.

I don't think it's going to be practically possible - disappointing, because I always like to find a solution to problems.

An afterthought, this idea might be a solution if it's acceptable to you.

https://www.evergreendirect.co.uk/product-category...

Edited by RGG on Sunday 22 February 09:31

[OutInTheShed]

willow perhaps?
It can be bent and woven into a green fence.

[Dr Mike Oxgreen]

Definitely keep the fence with something trained on it.

If it’s reasonably sunny I’d go for Trachelospermum (star jasmine). It’s evergreen, fairly quick growing but controllable, and will produce pretty, scented flowers in summer. It just needs some kind of growing support, but this could be as simple as some wires attached to the fence via some screw-in eyes.

Another possibility is Clematis armandii, which is more vigorous but also evergreen. Would be suitable if it’s a larger area to cover.


(Edited to put the apostrophes back in. Why can’t that glitch be fixed?)

Edited by Dr Mike Oxgreen on Sunday 22 February 11:44

[dave7108]

Jasmine is a nice idea. I've got one in the back but it's growth rate is pretty slow it gets sun most of the afternoon. Am I doing something wrong or are they just slow growers?

[Ste-EVo]

OutInTheShed said:

willow perhaps?
It can be bent and woven into a green fence.

Great idea!!