A Gardeners Forum Forums Gardening Reference Gardening in 2004 Fast growing Hedge

Howdy,

I have a north facing fence which is unsightly and is soon to have housing built behind it.

I need to cover the fence and probable add some height for privacy etc.

I need something fast growing as Im unlikely to stay in the property for more than 5 years.

Previously Ive grown lelandi as hedge but it seems frowned upon, anything else that grows as fast, as well and (as cheap)

i'm not familiar with that plant... but, hang in there, someone is sure to have a suggestion for you!

Well if that plant isn't going to do any harm - dig roots into cables or wires, or carry pesty fungus or anything like that, I'd say go ahead and put it in there.

It's your property.

I expected a barrage of anti-lelandii posts, obviously a British thang.

So far I've discovered Hornbeam, but Im not sure.

What about laurel?

What about just building a better fence?

Good point but kinda want to grow things.

Laurel is good but I dont think it makes a nice hedge (IMO) thanks anyway

Please check this link:

Fast growing bushes, shrubs & hedges

Hopefully, you will see something you like.

Cheers,

I think its gonna be a contest between Hornbeam and the golden lelandii.

Its a north facing fence so its gonna be shady.

I can buy the hornbeam at 4-5' tall.

Any thoughts?

Another avenue may be to use evergreen climbers/vines to cover the fence.

Anyone got any recommendations on such plants to cover a north facing fence?