Best fast-growing hedge for a driveway boundary

Question

We're looking for something to grow along the side of the driveway facing the road. It needs to establish quickly and not need trimming constantly. Any recommendations?

Blerim · Answer

For a fast-growing, low-maintenance hedge, I’d recommend Portuguese Laurel or Griselinia. Both establish quickly, stay dense year-round and generally only need trimming once or twice a year. If you’re after a native option, Hornbeam is also a good choice, although it grows a little slower. The best choice will depend on your soil type, exposure and the height you’re looking to achieve.

Nathan · Answer

The best fast growing low maintenance hedges to use for boundrys are,  Cherry laurel for lush year round privacy. Or Photinia 'red robin' for seasonal colour. Again, privet for classic driveway border. These all grow between 30cm snd 60cm per year.

Oliver · Answer

Conifer would be the best option for a fast growing hedge but it will need more trimming to keep it tight and the the size wanted. It cannot be cut back on the sides as it will not regrow

Oliver · Answer

Finding a hedge that establishes quickly but does not trap you in a constant trimming cycle can be tricky. Most super-fast growers (like Leylandii) require frequent clipping to keep them from overtaking a driveway.For a roadside driveway boundary, you want dense, hardy, evergreen options that tolerate traffic pollution and only need trimming once a year. The best choices for this specific criteria include:

Dave · Answer

There is usually a trade-off, as the fastest-growing plants also tend to need the most trimming. For a good balance, I would recommend Elaeagnus ebbingei. It is evergreen, tough, suitable for exposed roadside positions and generally only needs cutting once or twice a year.

Griselinia is another attractive, fast-growing evergreen option, particularly if the position is reasonably sheltered.

For something more colourful and informal, Escallonia has evergreen foliage and summer flowers, although it prefers a fairly sunny, well-drained position.

My first choice beside a driveway would probably be Elaeagnus, provided there is enough room for it to develop without narrowing the drive.

Joe · Answer

Hi there, any Evergreen  would work well like Conifer privet or laurel these are all fast growing and easy to maintain

Roger · Answer

Portuguese Laurels , Red Robins, Leyland Cypress, Thujas or Privet are suitable.

John · Answer

Conifer hedging provides a dense, year-round evergreen screen for privacy, wind protection, and noise reduction 
And fast growing

Stuart · Answer

Conifer hedge would be ideal and low maintenance  that would be my advice hope this helps regards

Michael · Answer

Laurel stays nice looking and is clean and easy to maintain

Best fast-growing hedge for a driveway boundary

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