Japanese Buxus Hedge Alternatives

Question From: 
Ben Williams in  St.Clair,  Sydney NSW

 

Nature of problem: 
Japanese Buxus Hedge alternatives

 

Type of Plant (if known): 
Hedge plant suggestions

 

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): 
Not yet planted. Start in Spring.

 

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: 
Clay soil (western Sydney typical)

 

How often do you water the plant:
As required

 

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
Full morning sun

 

What type of plant is it:
Hedge plants considerations

 

How long since you planted it:
Not yet planted. Spring planting goal.

 

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
Yes. Blood & Bone plus Cow Mature

 

Is the plant indoors or outdoors: 
Outdoors

 

What other treatments have you given the plant: 
keep preparing soil for Spring

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Other Comments: 
G’day Don,
Mate could you please give me some suggestions for an alternative plant to use as a hedge. I like the size,tightness and colour of the Japanese Buxus. I have also considered the Korean Buxus, however, I am interested in an alternative hedge plant that flowers and perhaps has a slight perfume. I would love to hear any suggestions you could make.
Thanks again John for any advice you could give me.
Cheers Ben Williams

 

Answer: Hi Ben,  Probably the best group of plants to look at are the Michelias (now reclassified as magnilias). Some are relatively small and are fairly dense-growing with perfumed flowers. There are many different types, but start by looking at The Fairy.  Don