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Blooming Hedge
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Country Hedge / Farmland Hedge

Aims: The country hedge is a decorative hedge that fits perfectly into the landscape, looking as if it had always been there. Where possible it uses species that are already found in the landscape and which establish themselves easily. The country hedge will supply food to the wild animals and birds and contribute to the conservation of the biodiversity. The country hedge also acts like a windbreak and provides protection from the cold in winter.

Adult height: Between 3m and 5m.

Period of interest: All year.

Planting distances: Every metre.

Pruning: The species used can be rejuvenated by coppicing or harsh pruning.

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Author: G. Newton - Licence: Creative Commons
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Author: M. Patterson - Licence: Creative Commons

Example of Country Hedge:
Country Hedge Pierre

A short guide for deciding what to include in your country hedge:
Plants Fruiting period Animals affected Adult height Alkalinity Tolerance Hardiness  
Amelanchier
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 3 m -18°C View prices
Bird Cherry
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 15 m -36°C View prices
Blackthorn
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 5 m -28°C View prices
Blue Bean Shrub, Dead Man's Fingers
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 5 m -15°C View prices
Canadian serviceberry
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 6 m -32°C View prices
Cherry Plum
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 8 m -32°C View prices
Common Bladdernut, Anthony nut
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 4 m -20°C View prices
Common Buckthorn
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 5 m -40°C View prices
Common Medlar
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 5 m No Alkalinity Tolerance -20°C View prices
Common Hawthorn
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 10 m -35°C View prices
Common Hazel
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 5 m -28°C View prices
Common Holly
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 20 m No Alkalinity Tolerance -20°C View prices
Common Pear
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 20 m No Alkalinity Tolerance -28°C View prices
Cotoneaster franchetii
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 2,5 m -29°C View prices
Crab-apple
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 10 m No Alkalinity Tolerance -32°C View prices
Dog Rose
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 3 m -15°C View prices
Dogwood, Bloodtwig
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 4 m -23°C View prices
Dogwood, Cornelian Cherry
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 10 m -23°C View prices
Dogwood, Golden-Twig
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 2 m -25°C View prices
Dogwood, Red Barked
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 3 m No Alkalinity Tolerance -34°C View prices
Elderberry, Black
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 6 m -29°C View prices
Elderberry, Red
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 6 m -29°C View prices
Elderberry, Black 'Golden Tower'
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 3,5 m -20°C View prices
Elm Lutèce Nanguen H: 30 m -30°C View prices
European Spindle Tree
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 4 m -30°C View prices
Field Maple H: 15 m -24°C View prices
Firethorn Orange
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 4 m -15°C View prices
Firethorn Red
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 4 m -15°C View prices
Firethorn Yellow
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 4 m -15°C View prices
Fly Honeysuckle
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 2 m -29°C View prices
Glossy Buckthorn
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 5 m -40°C View prices
Goumi, Cherry Silverberry
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 1,5 to 3 m -25°C View prices
Guelder-rose
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 4 m -40°C View prices
Hornbeam H: 20 m -20°C View prices
Mastic tree
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 3 m -8°C View prices
Milkflower Cotoneaster
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 2 m -15°C View prices
Perpetu 'Evereste' Crab-apple
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 5 m -22°C View prices
Privet, Common
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 3 m -30°C View prices
Privet, oval leaved
H: 5 m -30°C View prices
Quince, Chinese
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 4 m -20°C View prices
Quince, Japanese Flowering Orange
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 2 m -29°C View prices
Quince, Japanese Flowering Red
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 2 m -29°C View prices
Quince, Japanese Flowering White
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 2 m -29°C View prices
Rowan
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 15 m No Alkalinity Tolerance -36°C View prices
Rowan, large fruit 'Burka'
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 4 m No Alkalinity Tolerance -20°C View prices
Rugosa Rose
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 2 m -40°C View prices
Russian Olive
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 12 m -24°C View prices
Scorpion Senna H: 2 m -20°C View prices
Scotch Broom H: 3 m No Alkalinity Tolerance -20°C View prices
Sea Buckthorn
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 10 m -17°C View prices
Spanish Broom H: 3 m -18°C View prices
Spindle Tree 'Red Wine'
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 2 m -15°C View prices
Spirea, Pink
H: 2 m -20°C View prices
St Lucie Cherry
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 10 m -20°C View prices
Strawberry tree
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 10 m No Alkalinity Tolerance -12°C View prices
Wayfaring tree
Decorative Berries
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
H: 4 m -40°C View prices
KEY
: Color of berries or fruit useful to animals
J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D
: Month of year, months for fruiting shown in bold
(Ex. Here fruiting occurs between March and September.)
: Fruits or berries from the plant that are appreciated by birds
: Fruits or berries from the plant that are appreciated by rodents
H: 3 m
: Height of adult plant, here 3m high
: Plant does not tolerate alkaline soil
-20°C
: Adult plant hardy to -20°C
 

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