Hedges - Alternatives

tall, evergreen

Evergreen shrubby vines in a wide variety of colors suitable for informal hedging, sprawling ground cover and training over arbors. Thrives in heat in all soils and once established blooms profusely with little water. A big-scale plant, which can ramble through a fence of any height, creates a striking Mediterranean statement.

tall, evergreen

Showy, spreading vine with pink, puffy flowers. Can be effectively trained as a hedge, growing to 10’ or more. Best in full sun to partial shade in well-draining soils.

medium, evergreen

Offering year-round attractive form, glossy leaves, fragrant flowers and decorative fruit in season, no Southern Californian garden should be without one. Good drainage is important as is planting in full sun.

low, evergreen

An excellent choice for a hand-clipped, low hedge or mass planting in sun or partial shade, requiring well-drained soil.

tall, evergreen

Growing up to 20’ with aromatic, dark leaves this culinary plant makes a classic Mediterranean hedge. Not fussy about soil, good drought tolerance once established, it grows best in filtered or partial shade.

medium, evergreen

Hardy, heat and drought tolerant. Grow in any soil and in full sun away from children and animals (poisonous). Single white oleanders give a cool look to the hot-climate garden.

low, medium, evergreen

This dense-growing, fruitless olive is perfect for low hedges, screens or mass planting. The finest silver-leafed shrub for warm climates, it is not fussy about soil but must be grown in full sun to perform at it’s best.

medium, tall, evergreen

A good seaside choice, tolerating ocean winds, with silver leaves. Grow in well-drained soil in full sun.

low, evergreen

The baby version of above, growing to a height of 2-3’

low

Aromatic edging for the Mediterranean landscape needing good drainage and full sun. A short-lived plant, 3-5 years.