If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)

Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

help id this hedge

RobAMerc · 2016-08-28 18:34:19

Hi folks, I wonder if someone could help me id this hedge please. As seen in the visitor centre in the phoenix park Also, I see lidl selling what they are calling 9cm connifers for 1.50, would these be suitable for a miniature hedge also ? http://www.lidl.ie/en/plantsandflowers.htm?action=showDetail&id=44112 Thanks in…

Options

28-08-2016 7:34pm

#1

RobAMerc

Registered Users Posts: 5,863 ✭✭✭

Join Date: October 2005

Posts: 5073

Hi folks,

I wonder if someone could help me id this hedge please.
As seen in the visitor centre in the phoenix park

Also, I see lidl selling what they are calling 9cm connifers for 1.50, would these be suitable for a miniature hedge also ?

http://www.lidl.ie/en/plantsandflowers.htm?action=showDetail&id=44112

Thanks in advance
Rob

1

Comments

Options
#2 28-08-2016 10:20pm
lottpaul

Registered Users Posts: 1,164 ✭✭✭

Join Date: April 2010

Posts: 1142

The small hedge seems to be box (buxus). Fairly slow growing, needs a clip once or twice a year and gives a good dense hedge.

I don't know what species the Lidl conifers are but generally conifers will not make a miniature hedge in the long term. Many things sold as miniature are really just slow growing, but will reach an ultimate height of 3-5m or more. Many conifers dont appreciate being trimmed either whereas box seems to thrive on it!

0