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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Thomas Rutter

Best edible hedge plants – 5 shrubs perfect for nutritious boundaries

Hazel tree with green leaves and fruits in a sunny garden.

Hedge planting can be both practical and decorative, providing privacy and security for your home while also adding greenery and texture to the yard.

There are so many shrubs that can be used as hedge plants, including evergreen thuja, more commonly known as arborvitae, or traditional yew, beech and hawthorn. However, it is possible to grow fruiting hedge plants for a nutritious and productive hedgerow alternative. Doing so will make the most out of your plot - and adding something homegrown to your suppers is always a nice touch.

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