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Beech
European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is green in summer, with foliage turning gold and copper in fall. The rust-colored leaves then cling to the branches through winter providing year-round screening. It grows well in full sun to nearly full shade and is hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.
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Green Mountain
Green Mountain Boxwood (Buxus x ‘Green Mountain’) is an extremely popular boxwood. It has great cold tolerance and is one of the most naturally resistant to Boxwood Blight. It is deer and rabbit resistant and grows well in full sun to shade. It is hardy in USDA Zones 4-9.
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Green Giant
Green Giant Arborvitae (Thuja x ‘Green Giant’) is a hybrid with extreme vigor! It is the fastest-growing hedge that we offer, making it ideal for large privacy hedges. It has some deer-resistance, grows well in full sun to part shade, and is hardy in USDA Zones 5-8.
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Schip
Schip laurel (P. laurocerasus ‘Schipkaensis’) is excellent for partial shade locations. It grows quickly with a narrow habit. It has dark evergreen leaves and is deer-resistant. It is drought tolerant once established. Schip laurel is hardy in USDA Zones 6-9.
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Hick's Yew
Hicks Yew (Taxus x media ‘Hicksii’) is the best hedge for deep shade locations, although it also thrives in full sun. This is a naturally narrow plant, so it is good for small spaces. It has evergreen needles and bright red fruits. Hicks Yew is hardy to USDA Zones 5-8.
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Flame Maple
Flame Maple (Acer ginnala ‘Flame’) is a deciduous hedge with lush, green foliage in summer and blazing orange fall color, a naturally multi-stemmed and grows quickly into an effective privacy screen. Prefers full sun to shade and is hardy to USDA Zones 3-8.
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Beech
European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is green in summer, with foliage turning gold and copper in fall. The rust-colored leaves then cling to the branches through winter providing year-round screening. It grows well in full sun to nearly full shade and is hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.
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Mixed Beech
Mixed Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is a mix of green and purple beech seedlings, grown together into a striking tapestry of a hedge. These have excellent winter leaf retention for year-round screening. It grows well in full sun to shade and is hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.
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Hornbeam
Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) is a popular deciduous hedge that is extremely versatile. It tolerates full sun to nearly full shade and a range of soil conditions. It holds its brown leaves into part of the winter for added screening. It is hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.
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Royal Star Magnolia
Royal Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’) is a deciduous hedge that is covered with large, fragrant, pale pink flowers in late winter. In summer, lush green foliage develops. It grows well in full sun to partial shade and is hardy in USDA Zones 5-8.
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Cornelian cherry
Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas) is a deciduous hedge with ornamental and edible fruit in summer. The fruits are also enjoyed by birds. It also boasts striking yellow flowers in early spring. It grows well in full sun to partial shade and is hardy in USDA Zones 5-8.
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Green Giant
Green Giant Arborvitae (Thuja x ‘Green Giant’) is a hybrid with extreme vigor! It is the fastest-growing hedge that we offer, making it ideal for large privacy hedges. It has some deer-resistance, grows well in full sun to part shade, and is hardy in USDA Zones 5-8.
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American
American Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) is a fast-growing evergreen hedge with feathery foliage. It grows best in full sun and is very cold hardy. It’s a great choice for a privacy hedge. American Arborvitae is hardy in USDA Zones 3-8.
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Emerald Green
Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’) is a dense, columnar evergreen that is very popular for privacy hedges due to its consistent green color, natural thickness, and low-maintenance habit. It does best in full sun and is hardy in USDA Zones 3-8.
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Virescens
Virescens Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata ‘Virescens’) is a fast-growing evergreen with a fairly narrow habit making it easy to maintain. It is brilliant green all year and is deer-resistant. It grows well in full sun to partial shade. Virescens is hardy to USDA Zone 5-9.
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Green Mountain
Green Mountain Boxwood (Buxus x ‘Green Mountain’) is an extremely popular boxwood. It has great cold tolerance and is one of the most naturally resistant to Boxwood Blight. It is deer and rabbit resistant and grows well in full sun to shade. It is hardy in USDA Zones 4-9.
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Schmidt
Schmidt Boxwood (Buxus sempervirens ‘Schmidt’) is a lesser-known boxwood variety but has a desirable tall and narrow growth habit making it great for hedging. It is deer resistant and grows in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA Zones 5-8.
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Hick's Yew
Hicks Yew (Taxus x media ‘Hicksii’) is the best hedge for deep shade locations, although it also thrives in full sun. This is a naturally narrow plant, so it is good for small spaces. It has evergreen needles and bright red fruits. Hicks Yew is hardy to USDA Zones 5-8.
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Teton Firethorn
Teton Firethorn (Pyracantha ‘Teton’) is an evergreen hedge that boasts billows of white flowers in spring, followed by bright orange fruits that feed birds through winter. Sharp thorns keep deer away. It grows well in full sun to shade and is hardy in USDA Zones 6-9.
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English
English laurel (Prunus laurocerasus) is a popular fast-growing evergreen hedge for privacy. It has large, glossy leaves and is deer-resistant. It grows well in full sun to partial shade and is quite drought tolerant once established. English laurel is hardy in USDA Zones 6-9.
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Schip
Schip laurel (P. laurocerasus ‘Schipkaensis’) is excellent for partial shade locations. It grows quickly with a narrow habit. It has dark evergreen leaves and is deer-resistant. It is drought tolerant once established. Schip laurel is hardy in USDA Zones 6-9.
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Portuguese
Portuguese laurel (Prunus lusitanica) is great for warm, coastal climates but does equally well in other temperate areas. It is very drought tolerant once established. It grows in full sun to partial shade and is deer resistant. Portuguese laurel is hardy in USDA Zones 6b-9b.
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Hick's Yew
Hicks Yew (Taxus x media ‘Hicksii’) is the best hedge for deep shade locations, although it also thrives in full sun. This is a naturally narrow plant, so it is good for small spaces. It has evergreen needles and bright red fruits. Hicks Yew is hardy to USDA Zones 5-8.
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Juniper
Wichita Blue Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum ‘Wichita Blue’) has brilliant blue foliage to make a colorful year-round statement in the landscape. It is deer resistant and grows best in full sun. Once established it is highly drought-tolerant. It is hardy in USDA Zones 4-7.
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Teton Firethorn
Teton Firethorn (Pyracantha ‘Teton’) is an evergreen hedge that boasts billows of white flowers in spring, followed by bright orange fruits that feed birds through winter. Sharp thorns keep deer away. It grows well in full sun to shade and is hardy in USDA Zones 6-9.
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Our hedges come in multiple, convenient sizes. Learn about which hedge size option will work best for your project, from our 18-24” tall MiniHedge to our 5-6’ tall InstantHedge. See detailed dimensions for all of our different hedge sizes, including root balls.
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You have multiple options for the kind of container in which your InstantHedge is shipped. Learn about our standard Biodegradable Cardboard Boxes, as well as the fabric bag and cedar box options. This page will lead you to the best choice for your project.
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The InstantHedge family of hedges is available in three convenient size options, with multiple packaging choices to suit your needs. Our smallest option, the 18” boxwood hedge, is easy for one person to maneuver alone for a low hedge or knot garden. Our 3-4’ hedges are the perfect mid-size option for creating garden “rooms” or hedges you want to see over. The 5-6’ hedges are unparalleled for instant privacy or a dramatic backdrop for your landscape.

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5-6’ INSTANTHEDGE

5-6’ INSTANTHEDGE
  • 4 plants per 40” long unit
  • 40 inches long x 14 inches thick
  • 5-6 feet tall, top of soil to top of plant
  • Root ball 11 inches deep, 12 inches wide

  • Tall borders

  • Lining driveways

  • Hiding tall fences

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Dimensions of a 5-6' InstantHedge growing in the field, ready to harvest.

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This 5-6' beech hedge provides privacy to the garden with a view of the surrounding fields.

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Peace and quiet in any garden space are easy to achieve with a 5-6' hedge.

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Miles of 5-6' InstantHedges, ready to be harvested from the field.

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Driveways gain elegance and drama when lined with tall hedges.

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Peace and quiet in any garden space are easy to achieve with a 5-6' hedge.

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This 6' yew hedge provides instant privacy immediately after installation.

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5-6' InstantHedge units ship 3 per pallet in cardboard or cedar, and 4 per pallet in fabric bags.

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Deciduous hedges like this beech hedge provide seasonal interest as well as privacy.

3-4’ InstantHedge

3-4’ InstantHedge
  • 4 plants per 40” long unit
  • 40 inches long x 14 inches thick
  • 3-4 feet tall, top of soil to top of plant
  • Root ball 11 inches deep, 12 inches wide

  • Garden rooms

  • Medium borders

  • Creative designs

  • Hiding low fences

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Dimensions of 3-4' InstantHedges growing in the field.

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European beech InstantHedge rows, growing at 3-4' tall.

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Yew is a great choice for keeping at 3-4' tall like in this contemporary garden.

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3-4' hedges create an attractive medium border around the grounds at this commercial building.

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3-4' hedges provide separation in a landscape design without blocking views.

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Portuguese laurel is easy to maintain as a 3-4' hedge thanks to its dense growth habit.

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This dining area is defined yet connected to the rest of the garden by the 3-4' beech hedge.

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This city park used 3-4' beech hedges to define spaces and provide some privacy and urban green space.

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3-4' Beech InstantHedges growing in the field.

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Three-foot hedge can be shipped on double-racks, fitting 6-8 per pallet.

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Hicks Yew is one of our most popular 3-4' hedge varieties.

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Dimensions of a 3-4' InstantHedge unit it a biodegradable cardboard box.

MiniHedge

MiniHedge
  • 5 plants per 32” long unit
  • 32 inches long x 10 inches thick
  • 18 inches tall, top of soil to top of plant
  • Root ball 7 inches deep, 10 inches wide

  • Knot gardens

  • Low borders

  • Geometric shapes

  • Lining paths and flowerbeds

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Our MiniHedge boxwoods looking lush in the summer.
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Boxwood InstantHedge units are container-grown and have incredibly healthy root development.

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Cottage knot gardens are made complete with MiniHedge boxwood borders.

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MiniHedge Boxwood hedge with dimensions.

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MiniHedge boxwood hedges are perfect for creating formal knot gardens.

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MiniHedge boxwood borders provide structure to formal gardens like this.

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Boxwood hedges are easy to maintain in unique patterns like this maze garden.

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Formal gardens almost always have a low boxwood hedge.

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Dimensions of our MiniHedge boxwood hedges shown in their field rows.

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MiniHedges can be shipped 24 per pallet rack.

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Boxwood hedge units are under 40 lbs each and are easy for one person to lift and maneuver.

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Our boxwood hedges are uniform and beautiful, ready to create a finished low border in one day!

2-3' MiniHedgeXL

2-3' MiniHedgeXL
  • 5 plants per 35" long unit
  • 2-3' tall, top of soil to top of plant
  • 13" thick
  • Root ball 10.5" deep, 13" wide
  • 60 lbs per unit
  • Container grown
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