12 Beautiful Living Fences For Your Garden
12 Beautiful Living Fences For Your Garden
3. Weeping Willow
Weeping Willow Fence
A living tree is no good if it dies every winter, so if you’re in a climate where it will inevitably get cold, look into growing and sculpting a weeping willow fence. They are quick-growing and cold-resistant and also help with soil erosion. You’ll want to plant them in moist soil during the early spring. Intertwine their branches as they are growing along the fencerow to create a beautiful lattice fence.
4. Evergreen
Evergreen Fence
Arguably one of the best trees for living fences is the Evergreen. They are one of the stronger and heftier trees, great for blocking harsh winds. As Evergreen trees are pine trees, they are durable enough to withstand all types of weather. Their ample branches offer the solitude you’re looking for when planting a living fence.
5. Juniper
Juniper-Fence
One of the more fragrant options on this list is the Juniper. Their branches produce needle-like leaves and edible berries. While I would not recommend making a meal out of them, you can use them as a marinade for meats, I’ve been told that they are popular with wild games and especially deer.
6. Enkianthus
Enkianthus
Maybe you already have a chain-link fence and maybe it’s seen better days. Rather than pay someone to remove it and inevitably damage your yard, give it a fresh face with Enkianthus. Enkianthus originates from north-east Asia. Their bell-shaped flowers will bloom during May and June and can grow six to eight feet tall.
7. Burning Bush
Burning Bush Fence
One of the tallest possibilities is the Burning Bush which if left unpruned can grow up to twenty-four feet tall. Its fiery red color is sure to make a statement wherever you live. In addition to its lively color, it also attracts a variety of birds which will feed on the small fruits the Burning Bush produces.
8. Italian Cypress
Italian Cypress
The Italian Cypress is more of a décor choice than a functional fence as they not nearly as dense as, say the Evergreen or Privet, but it still provides a nice visual and frame for entryways or long driveways. They grow in tall columns as high as seventy feet and require little maintenance.
9. Bamboo
Bamboo Fence
Bamboo; low-Maintenance, versatile, and the fastest growing plant on earth, your living fence can grow up to four feet in less than a week. Because of their quick growth, you have to remain visual to ensure your bamboo doesn’t begin to encroach on your neighbor’s property. Bamboo has a habit of becoming invasive if not properly tamed.
10. Laurels
Laurels Fence
Laurels are dense from root to tip, if they are planted in fertile soil under full sun and given plenty of water they can grow up to forty centimeters per year. Plant them two to three feet apart to achieve a hedge that will merge together as it grows.
11. Holly
Holly
Another Evergreen for your consideration, Holly thrives in the tropics and almost every other climate as well, but it does require regular pruning. Most species yield orange and red berries which create a unique contrast against their green leaves.
12. Japanese Barberry
Japanese Barberry
The sharp spines of the Japanese Barberry is a prime deterrent for pesky creatures. It will grow between three and five feet tall. Red, orange, and golden tones will envelop your lawn during the fall. Regular pruning is required, and it is recommended you use leather gloves as their stems are spiked.
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