Best Plants for Hedges

Create private outdoor living spaces, buffer noise, or block wind with a hedge. These top plant picks make your choice easy.

Boxwood

Boxwood sets the standard for formal clipped hedges. Its ability to withstand frequent shearing and shaping into perfect geometric forms makes this evergreen a popular border plant. You can also let it grow tall to provide a screen or to create a maze. Some varieties grow to 20 feet tall.

Name: Buxus selections

Zones: 5 - 9