Thread: Windbreak/Hedge
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Old 19-01-2004, 02:43 PM
Franz Heymann
 
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Default Windbreak/Hedge


"Steve Harris" wrote in message
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I have a wind funnel at the side of my house and I want to do something
about it. Currently I have a 6' wooden palisade fence across the wide
entrance to the funnel fronted by some young Leylandii.

I caught part of GQT today where they were talking about Jerusalem
Artichoke as a very quick and effective hedge that wouldn't get too
tall. Checking up, JA isn't suitable for my case because I want it still
to be there during winter.

But it got me thinking. Surely there is a fast-growing, self-limiting,
low-maintenance, good-looking, all-seasons, six-foot hedge plant out
there?


I would opt for Pyracantha. Fast and easy to keep under cotrol. You get the
bonus of berries for the birds in the winter.

Franz