Looking For A Formal Hedge 12' Tall

[mymonkeyhusb]

Good morning all!

I have an old concrete wall, about 10 foot tall that has been damaged by a neighbor's set of water tanks (long story but I'd rather be a good neighbor, hide the wall and move on). To try to repair the wall would be of no avail because the water tanks are ever so slowly settling, sliding or leaning on that wall and causing it to crack and bits to fall off. Sort of like a glacier! It is a slow process and the wall will eventually succumb to the forces but I most probably won't be around to witness that (getting old don't you know).

I am unfamiliar with any varieties of hedges in LOS that would grow thick (or probably better described as dense enough) and tall enough (about 12 feet) to hide the wall from sight.

The concrete wall blocks the morning sun as it rises until mid-morning and from then on its full sun. Also, because of the neighbor's water tank damage, I have free irrigation; just enough water to keep the ground slightly moist year 'round!

I will mention that I live in Sri Racha area in case this particular climate limits my choices.

I love gardening and admire so much all you experienced gardeners here in LOS! I'll be sure to check into every suggestion!

I've tried searching the internet but really haven't found any websites that list the various hedges that grow in various parts of Thailand.

I've thought about an artificial screen of some sort or even building a storage shed there but would hate to waste the free water supply... would rather the water be used by some hedges.

Thank you so very much!

Tim

[mangotogo]

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2567/ : Indian Mast tree

Hi , I planted this tree as a hedge and it grows very easily: available in most garden centers. Can be top pruned if too tall. A friend in Australia has a 6meter hedge of this around his place:very impressive: plant at 750 cm in between: it grows densily and you can't see through.

Got mine at Jatujak: were 2 meter tall and 100 baht each in plastic bags.

[MrIrrisistable]

The problem with that tree mentioned is that it is so thin and scrawny looking, never liked them myself.

Google 'neighbours be gone tree' and you will see a tree used as a thick luxurious hedge. I think its ok in the tropics, do some research on it.

The reason I mention it is I believe I saw this same tree for sale at JJ garden markets during the week. It had the same leaf and new red leaves.

[Crossy]

Would a climber/ivy type plant be better than a hedge, it would certainly take less space.

We've got some rampant climbing stuff with white flowers (sorry no idea what it's called and I'm not in LoS to take piccies) which would do the job nicely.

Edited May 14, 2008 by Crossy

[gennisis]

Good morning all!

I have an old concrete wall, about 10 foot tall that has been damaged by a neighbor's set of water tanks (long story but I'd rather be a good neighbor, hide the wall and move on). To try to repair the wall would be of no avail because the water tanks are ever so slowly settling, sliding or leaning on that wall and causing it to crack and bits to fall off. Sort of like a glacier! It is a slow process and the wall will eventually succumb to the forces but I most probably won't be around to witness that (getting old don't you know).

I am unfamiliar with any varieties of hedges in LOS that would grow thick (or probably better described as dense enough) and tall enough (about 12 feet) to hide the wall from sight.

The concrete wall blocks the morning sun as it rises until mid-morning and from then on its full sun. Also, because of the neighbor's water tank damage, I have free irrigation; just enough water to keep the ground slightly moist year 'round!

I will mention that I live in Sri Racha area in case this particular climate limits my choices.

I love gardening and admire so much all you experienced gardeners here in LOS! I'll be sure to check into every suggestion!

I've tried searching the internet but really haven't found any websites that list the various hedges that grow in various parts of Thailand.

I've thought about an artificial screen of some sort or even building a storage shed there but would hate to waste the free water supply... would rather the water be used by some hedges.

Thank you so very much!

Tim

When I moved into my house a year ago, the sun shining on the south walls and windows made the interior very hot.I planted Bamboo at 1ft spacings.The trees were 'sticks' about 8ft tall with some leaf at 100 baht each.I planted them about 6 ins deep. They now give complete cover and shade to the house and are now 10-12 ft tall. I think something along these lines would solve your problem.

[meandwi]

Good morning all!

I have an old concrete wall, about 10 foot tall that has been damaged by a neighbor's set of water tanks (long story but I'd rather be a good neighbor, hide the wall and move on). To try to repair the wall would be of no avail because the water tanks are ever so slowly settling, sliding or leaning on that wall and causing it to crack and bits to fall off. Sort of like a glacier! It is a slow process and the wall will eventually succumb to the forces but I most probably won't be around to witness that (getting old don't you know).

I am unfamiliar with any varieties of hedges in LOS that would grow thick (or probably better described as dense enough) and tall enough (about 12 feet) to hide the wall from sight.

The concrete wall blocks the morning sun as it rises until mid-morning and from then on its full sun. Also, because of the neighbor's water tank damage, I have free irrigation; just enough water to keep the ground slightly moist year 'round!

I will mention that I live in Sri Racha area in case this particular climate limits my choices.

I love gardening and admire so much all you experienced gardeners here in LOS! I'll be sure to check into every suggestion!

I've tried searching the internet but really haven't found any websites that list the various hedges that grow in various parts of Thailand.

I've thought about an artificial screen of some sort or even building a storage shed there but would hate to waste the free water supply... would rather the water be used by some hedges.

Thank you so very much!

Tim

Your best hedge for the area is Syzygium paniculatum, AKA Eugenia myrtifolia, bush cherry, australian bush cherry. It will easily grow to 3 to 4 meters, and be kept in a tight hedge for many years. Always available, and cheap. How full you want the hedge, depends on how close you plant them together? The closer the better.

There is a vine called ficus repens, I have seen it growing in a few places, but hard to find. Great vine that attaches and clings to any wall, and looks like a hedge after a few years.

Happy growing,

meandwi