But it’s hard to beat smooth hydrangea, which can be chopped back drastically and still reach 3 to 5 feet tall during the same growing season. It’ll still flower because smooth hydrangea flower buds ...

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The native hedge will have an informal feel because it's made up of a mixture of different tree and shrub species. It will quickly form a dense barrier and will happily tolerate pruning.

is an attractive shrub bearing jasmine-scented white flowers followed by small, dark-red plum-like fruit. Its leaves are dark green, round, and thick with a waxy surface. It’s a popular hedge ...