Fast growing evergreen hedge ????

Sazna


Joined: 12/09/2009
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Message Posted:
02/07/2011 17:32

Hi



someone has recommended a hedge to me called Chit ( Turkish name ) does anyone know what the English name is so i can research it



thanks

Sazna


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 1177

Message Posted:
02/07/2011 18:10

FOUND IT, FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE INTERESTED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.





Ngaio

Myoporum laetum family Myoporaceae

The ngaio is a fast-growing shrub or small tree (up to 10 metres) that thrives on the windy salt-laden conditions it finds on the West Coast. When young it forms a dome-shaped shrub, as it gets old branches break off so that the shape can become gnarled and distorted. It is excellent as a wind-break.

The somewhat fleshy leaves are long and shiny, with tiny white speckles during the spring and summer. These are translucent oil glands and Maori used these leaves, rubbed over the skin, to repel mosquitos. The young leaves can also be made into an infusion and used for the same purpose. The bell-shaped flowers are small and white, with lilac dots, and appear in November and December and sometimes April and May as well. They develop into red then purple berries and are easy to germinate. The ngaio also grows from cuttings.

Scoty


Joined: 23/05/2010
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Message Posted:
03/07/2011 09:51

You might find this link interesting. http://web.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/science/about/departments/sbs/newzealandplants/maoriuses/medicinal/trees/ngaio-myoporum.cfm

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
03/07/2011 10:12

We planted this as a boundary dividing hedge - it is very quick growing, but - and be warned - needs regular watering until it can establish a deep root system. When it has, and I'm not sure how long this will take, it can stand long periods of drought.



In order for the hedge to become thick, planting should be fairly close - about 1 foot apart - then, one must not allow spindly growth to develop, otherwise it will be useless as a 'no see-through' hedge. So, depending on the season/temperature, it is vital to clip it close, in order to avoid spindly growth. It cannot simply be neglected - that is our experience!

CarrieRBag



Joined: 23/12/2008
Posts: 1374

Message Posted:
03/07/2011 11:10

We have been cutting ours today and it is a mammoth task be warned. Wish now we had built up wall in a different fashion. It looks nice but intense maintenance.