Hedge

Functions of Hedges

Hedges not only increase the greenery in the area but also have the effect of absorbing noise and mitigating summer sunlight and glare. Additionally, there is no risk of collapse during an earthquake.

Tree species commonly used for hedges

Plants with Beautiful Flowers
Asebi, Utsugi, Kaido, Doudan Tsutsuji, and others
Plants with Beautiful Fruits
Sangoju, Soyogo, Kurogane Mochi, and others
Plants with Beautiful Autumn Leaves and New Shoots
Doudan Tsutsuji, Nishikigi, Kaname Mochi, and others
Plants that are Strong in Shade
Sakaki, and others
Plants that are Strong in Sunlight and Drought
Doudan Tsutsuji, Kaname Mochi, Abelia, and others
Japanese-style Plants
Chabo Hiba, Arakashi, Kurogane Mochi, and others
Western-style Plants
Tokiwa Manzaku, and others

Time for Hedge Planting

It is appropriate to create hedges during the transplanting season of seedlings.
In spring, before the new buds appear (from March to April)
Coniferous trees, deciduous broadleaf trees
In summer, when the new buds are fully developed during the rainy season (from June to July)
Evergreen broadleaf trees
In autumn, for larger seedlings (from September to October)
Coniferous trees, deciduous broadleaf trees