PLANFOR : Gourmand Hedge

HOW TO CHOSE YOUR HEDGE ?

Screening Hedge	Flowering Hedge Blooming Hedge	Border Hedge Low Hedge	Gourmand Hedge
Defensive Hedge	Windbreak Hedge	Country Hedge Farmland Hedge

Gourmand Hedge

Aims: The gourmand hedge is a real treat for both the eyes and the taste buds! It will enchant adults and children alike as they harvest its delicacies. Thanks to this hedge you will now be able to make your own jams and adorn your dishes with a touch of originality.

Adult Height: Up to 4m, take care to grow plants of similar adult size next to each other. To make harvesting easier it is a good idea to prune.

Period of interest: Primarily the summer and autumn at the time of fruiting.

Planting distances: Dependant on the plants chosen (see the table below).

Mulch: To avoid weeding, think to install a ground cover before planting.

Pruning: The gourmand hedge will be at its best if not pruned. However pruning can be useful to encourage fruiting and to control volume.

Example of Gourmand Hedge:
Gourmand Hedge Ophélie

A short guide for deciding what to include in your gourmand hedge:

Plants	Harvesting Period	Adult Height	Planting Distances
Amelanchier	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 3m	0m80	-18°C
Blackcurrant	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 1m50	0m80	-25°C
Black Chokeberry 'Viking'	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 1m50	0m80	-30°C
Blueberry Bush 'Jersey'	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 1m50	0m80	-30°C
Cherry Plum	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 8m	4m00	-32°C
Chilean Guava	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 2m	0m80	-8°C
Common Hazel	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 5m	1m50	-28°C
Common Medlar	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 5m	4m00	-20°C
Common Myrtle	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 3m	0m80	-14°C
Cornelian Cherry Dogwood	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 10m	1m50	-23°C
Dog Rose	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 3m	0m80	-15°C
Elderberry	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 6m	1m50	-29°C
Goji	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 3m	0m80	-20°C
Gooseberry	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 1m50	0m80	-25°C
Japanese Cornel Dogwood	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 5m	1m50	-25°C
Maquei 'Variegata'	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 2m50	1m50	-10°C
Pineapple Guava	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 3m	1m50	-10°C
Raspberry 'Fall Gold'	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 1m20	0m80	-23°C
Raspberry 'Heritage'	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 1m50	0m80	-30°C
Red chokeberry	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 2m	0m80	-30°C
Red Currant	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 1m50	0m80	-30°C
Sea Buckthorn	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 10m	1m50	-17°C
Strawberry tree	J.F.M.A.M.J.J.A.S.O.N.D	H: 10m	1m50	-12°C