HEDGE

In a landscape, hedges are most commonly used to define a border, create privacy or block unwanted views. Whether formal or informal, sizes can range from just a couple of feet to tree size hedges used to block out the neighbors second story window.

GULF STREAM HEAVENLY BAMBOO

Nandina domestica ‘Gulf Stream’

Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo is a graceful, upright accent plant with soft draping foliage on tall stems usually growing right from the ground. Compact shrubs with year-

DWARF MYRTLE

Myrtus communis ‘Compacta’

Excellent hardy shrub mostly used for small to medium hedges. Can be planted in tight rows to create a thick privacy screen for porches, patios or for property lines.

JAPANESE BOXWOOD

Buxus microphylla japonica

This hardy evergreen is an excellent choice for low to medium formal hedges along walls or walkways.

JUNIPER

Juniper

Landscaping with Juniper plants is easy and present many beautiful options and uses. Great for filling in space fast. Can be used as a ground cover, screen or vertical feature.

MOCK ORANGE

Pittosporum tobira

Mock Orange is a very hardy shrub with deep green shiny leaves. Very useful as a hedge or anchor plant near buildings.

OLEANDER

Nerium oleander

Fast growing, tall evergreen shrub that’s excellent for use as privacy hedge and bringing color to a landscape.

DWARF OLEANDER SALMON

Nerium oleander

Great for use as a privacy hedge, along the property line, lining a walk or driveway, as an accent for a garden bed, around tall palm trees and around a patio.

PYRACANTHA GRABER’S FIRETHORN

Pyracantha graberi

Fast growing, heat loving, large evergreen shrub ideal for using along borders or walls. Clusters of white flowers in spring, beautiful red berries in fall and winter.

SHINY XYLOSMA

Xylosma senticosa

Xylosma is a very attractive shrub with bright green shiny leaves that will grow in part to full sun.

JAPANESE PRIVET

Ligustrum japonica

Mostly used as a hedge or tall screen, the Japanese Privet has large, deep green foliage and insignificant light blooms in the Spring.

RED-TIP PHOTINIA

Photinia fraseri

Photinia is a large growing shrub with dark, shiny leaves and red new leaves.

YAUPON HOLLY STOKES

Ilex vomitoria ‘Stokes’

Dwarf Yaupon Holly is a very tough little shrub that can be used as a border plant,

HEAVENLY BAMBOO

Nandina domestica ‘Harbour Dwarf’

Heavenly Bamboo is graceful, upright accent plant with soft draping foliage on tall stems usually growing right from the ground.

TIMBER BAMBOO

Phyllostachys oldhamii

Timber, or Giant Bamboo, can reach heights over 30’ and grows in fairly open clumps.

TWISTED MYRTLE

Myrtus boetica

Twisted Myrtle is a very versatile shrub with rich green foliage that hugs a twisting branch structure.

WAX LEAF PRIVET

Ligustrum japonicum ‘Texanum’

Wax Privet are frequently used in formal shapes such as two and three tier topiary and pyramids for patio planting.

BOXLEAF EUONYMUS

Euonymus japonica

Boxleaf Euonymus are very versatile shrubs with small leaves and dark green color that stays strong year-round.

GREEN EUONYMUS

Euonymus japonica ‘Green’

Euonymus have been used in the Valley for decades in green landscapes as a hedge or as an anchor plant in areas protected from afternoon sun and shade.

GREEN HOPSEED

Dodonea viscosa

Green Hopseed Bush (Dodonea viscosa) are most useful as a screen or filler plant in full to part sun.

ARIZONA YELLOW BELLS

Tecoma stans v. angustata

Commonly called Yellow Bells, this popular shrub can reach 8 ft tall and wide.

ORANGE JUBILEE

Tecoma alata

Orange Jubilee is noted for the fast growing, reaching branch structure with bright orange flowers.

PURPLE HOPSEED

Dodonaea purpurea

This tall evergreen shrub’s popularity here in the Valley is due to it’s colorful purple foliage and tall nature.

VARIEGATED EUONYMUS

Euonymus japonica aureo-varigata

Variegated Euonymus thrive in the cool shade but produce more colorful leaves with a half-day of direct sun.

SOUTHERN WAX MYRTLE

Myrica cerifera

An ornamental beauty featuring aromatic, olive green foliage and a round growth habit, so they are ideal for use as a privacy hedge.