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Looking for suggestions for medium shrubs to use as a low hedge

Discussion in 'Texas' started by Steve Magnusson, Apr 18, 2021.

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  1. Steve Magnusson

    Steve Magnusson Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Jan 11, 2001
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    #1 Steve Magnusson, Apr 18, 2021
    Our Hawthorn hedges didn't survive the few continuous days of 10 deg F low / 25 deg F high. The ones that did survive in our neighborhood are the Japanese Boxwood (OKish, but took some damage) and the Dwarf Yaupon (they did very well). What were looking for is ~4' high, maybe, ~3' wide, and not too messy (no berries, no leaf loss). Right now our choices seem to be:

    1. Dwarf Yaupon -- but it is a little low for height as it's more like 3' high.

    2. Boxwood -- OKish, but not as cold hardy as the Dwarf Yaupon, and seems to drop a lot of leaves.

    Any other suggestions? Of course, it also has to be able to survive 100~110 deg F high temps for a period of about 4 months ;)
     
  2. FerrariTexas

    FerrariTexas Karting

    Aug 31, 2009
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    #2 FerrariTexas, Apr 18, 2021
    What part of Texas? Contrary to the foreigners beliefs, there are differing environments around the State.
     
  3. Steve Magnusson

    Steve Magnusson Two Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa

    Jan 11, 2001
    25,145
    30°30'40" N 97°35'41" W (Texas)
    Full Name:
    Steve Magnusson
    #3 Steve Magnusson, Apr 18, 2021
    Oops, forgot to add -- Central Texas (Round Rock/Austin)
     

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