2. Kumquats and Calamondins

Kumquats and Calamondins Are the Bushiest, Most Compact Citrus for Hedging.

Lilly Pilly Is a Native Rainforest Plant with Glossy Leaves and Colorful New Foliage in Bronze, Pink, Red, or Gold.

Chilean Guava (Ugni Molinae) Is a Small-Leafed, Frost-Tolerant Shrub That Bears Masses of Pea-Sized Crimson Berries in Autumn.

Pomegranates (Punica Granatum) Are Tough, Deciduous Shrubs That Grow Best in Mediterranean Climates.

Blueberries Are Delicious and Good for You, So Having Your Own Hedge Has Lots of Appeal. They Require Rich, Acidic Soil, and You’ll Need to Protect the Ripening Crop from Birds.

Bay Trees (Laurus Nobilis) Will Make a Handsome Hedge of Rich, Green, Aromatic Foliage in Full Sun to Partial Shade.

Rosemary Makes a Robust, Aromatic Low Hedge. You Can Choose Regular Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) or an Upright Variety Such as “Tuscan Blue. ”

Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia Citriodora) Is a Native Rainforest Tree That Can Be Pruned to a Tall Hedge. It Likes a Frost-Free Climate and Water in Summer.

In Tropical or Subtropical Areas, You Can Grow Your Own Coffee as a Hedge. Coffea Arabica and C. Robusta Have Lustrous, Deep-Green Foliage and Lightly Scented White Flowers.

No, You Shouldn’t Water Plants in Full Sunlight — but Here’s When You Should

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By James H. Sterling

• Oct 9, 2026 • 4 min read

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Garden Hedges Are Not Just a Pretty Feature. These Hard-Working Plants Serve a Variety of Functions, Including Creating a Screen for Privacy, Acting as a Windbreak And, If You Choose the Right Plant, Producing a Crop of Tasty Treats.

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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