Help: Identifying a hedge
 

Hi all,

New homeowner and new to gardening. I'm interested in possibly extending an
existing hedge, but I don't know species so I'm unable to research it. I
have a few pictures of it he

http://www.snice.net/hedge.jpg
http://www.snice.net/hedge_closeup.jpg

Right now, it's a little over 6 feet tall. I'd like to know how tall this
species is capable of being 8 or 9 feet tall in open sunlight.

Thanks for any input.

F.M.

Identifying a hedge
 

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Hi all,

New homeowner and new to gardening. I'm interested in possibly extending
an
existing hedge, but I don't know species so I'm unable to research it. I
have a few pictures of it he

http://www.snice.net/hedge.jpg
http://www.snice.net/hedge_closeup.jpg

Right now, it's a little over 6 feet tall. I'd like to know how tall this
species is capable of being 8 or 9 feet tall in open sunlight.

Thanks for any input.

It looks like a ligustrum (privet) hedge. Does it get small white flowers?

Identifying a hedge
 

I don't recall any flowers, but I could be wrong. I took a closeup picture
of the leaves in case that would be helpful.

http://www.snice.net/hedge_leaves.jpg


It looks like a ligustrum (privet) hedge. Does it get small white flowers?

Identifying a hedge
 

It is one of the forms of Box.
If you compare the size of the leaves with the bluebells in the first pic
you will see they are much to small to be privet
http://www.snice.net/hedge.jpg

In the latest pic you can see the older leaves showing dark glossy green and
the square stem of Box
http://www.snice.net/hedge_leaves.jpg

Have a look at
http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plan..._japonica.html
--
David Hill
Abacus Nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk

Identifying a hedge
 

Thank you for the feedback.

Unfortunately, most descriptions say that Buxus Japonica grows to only 6
feet. I'm looking for an 8 or 9-foot hedge. I like the small, dense leaves
of the Buxus family - is there a variety that grows taller than the
Japonica?