What plant as hedge?

arse..biscuits

Hi all, my garden is seperated from the neighbours by a sort of a chain link fence. I'd like a bit more privicy but I don't want to put up big fences or grow massive hedges. I was thinking of some sort of climber or fruit bush that would act as a barrier and have some tasty fruit. Any suggestions?

Thanks.

reverenddave

any berry / climbers such as blueberry /blackberry
also gooseberry or loganberry but they can grow upto 6-7 feet tall AFAIK
just keep them trimmed vertically and should be alright

that's all i can think of off the top of my head for now (i'm tired )

MASTER...of the bra

Berry bushes take yearrrrs. Just get laurel.

reverenddave

MASTER...of the bra wrote: »

Berry bushes take yearrrrs. Just get laurel.

laurels aren't edible though

MASTER...of the bra

Blueberry will hit 5 foot but very picky bout soil type needs PH between 4 or 5. Slow to grow, nice fruit.

Gooseberry only grow to 3/4 foot. Caterpillars are a pain.

Blackberry will work (6 foot canes) but loses leaves. Fruit is horrible (I think). The roots grow just under the ground and canes pop up 6 foot from where you plant it in 3 years. Not a big deal, just letting you know.

Redcurrant, blackberry (6 foot) have a wide spread from main stem, not sure if pruning will work, fruit is horrible (I think).

reverenddave

MASTER...of the bra wrote: »

Gooseberry only grow to 3/4 foot. Caterpillars are a pain.

have a friend who has gooseberries and loganberries planted around 1986-7 and the top of the bush
is almost gutter height (bungalow obviously:D) never had a caterpillar problem (probably too bitter) lots of citric acid i think

reverenddave

a wysteria bush would be a great idea very hardy and nice flower too



or a climbing hydrangea nice flowers but not edible though



kiwi vines will climb well and is reasonably hardy



grapes will survive in ireland too once the frost is kept under control

Boston ivy is really beautiful in the autumn


also
Cissus striata




also if your fence is large enough you could plant a combination of all of the above



hope this helps

arse..biscuits

Thanks for the help.