Blueberries (Vaccinium) in the garden invite you to snack. The berries are often planted as solitary plants, but also look pretty in groups. This makes them interesting as hedge plants.
Are blueberries suitable as a hedge?
Blueberries are suitableas ahedge and are an alternative to boxwood or privet. Since the height of growth varies depending on the variety, you can choose the right blueberry according to your wishes - such as harvest time or privacy.
Which varieties of blueberries are ideal as a hedge?
Among thecultivated blueberries,many varieties are suitable as a hedge If the blueberry hedge is to serve as a privacy screen, dense and bushy growing blueberries such as Example “Northland”. For path and bed framing, you should use compact varieties such as “Brazelberry” or “Hortblue Petite”. If you want to increase the yield, you should plant different varieties of cultivated blueberries.
How high does a blueberry hedge get?
Howhigha hedge of blueberry bushes grows depends on thevariety. There are three growth heights for the bee-friendly blueberry:
- low: up to 80 centimeters
- medium height: up to 150 centimeters
- high: up to 200 centimeters and more
Is a blueberry hedge hardy?
Planted in the gardenBlueberries are hardy As a rule, the blueberries can tolerate temperatures down to almost minus 30 degrees Celsius. Since most blueberries shed their leaves in winter, you must expect that privacy protection will be somewhat limited during this time.
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Planting distance for the blueberry hedge
For medium-high and tall blueberries, a planting distance of at least 100 cm is usually recommended. If you want to plant the bushes as a hedge, you should reduce the distance slightly. This will make the blueberry hedge nice and dense and protect you from prying eyes.
