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08-02-2003, 10:02 AM

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spam says...
I have a south facing fence, about 60 ft long and 4 ft high. I really like
the vibrant colour of ceanothus and I'm wondering if it would make a
suitable hedge to run along in front of the fence. I've seen some types
which have small leaves and very type clumps of bright blue flowers in the
spring/early summer. I would like the plants to grow to least 6-7 ft.

Can anyone make any recommendations?

Thanks very much.

We had a single ceanothus in our last garden, and although I cannot
remember which actual breed it was, I can confirm that the right sort
should work as a hedge. It did want to produce leaf all the way down to
the ground, was dense, and didn't mind being clipped quite severely - it
soon filled in any gaps.