Urgent security hedge help needed

What about we all contribute a berberis plant from a nursery close to Backache?? I live in a vandal-free area and I have a great deal of sympathy for people whose lives are made a misery by anti-social yobs. Come on - One measly plant each is not going to break the bank.

 

Surprised no one has mentioned blackthorn or sloe (Prunus spinosa) Pretty evil, large sharp thorns that invariably causes festers, beautifull creamy white spring blossom with dusky plum coloured sour fruit in the autumn that will crinkle the teeth of even the most determined yob. What's more it's a native and great for wildlife and birds.

It takes time to establish a hedge and I would go for a mix of species including some evergreens such as holly, gorse, mahonia and berberis as well as the more or less deciduous things like pyrocanthus, sloe or buckthorn. Not only will you form a solid hedge full of wildlife but it will help create year round security and privacy

Of course if the little angels are really antisocial you could always plant some Poison Ivy :eek:

 

Why not, Trux! Good idea! Like I said - I know what those kids can be like - anything to help! IF Backache likes the idea??

 

Berberis and some ground cover roses (as good as brambles but more attractive) - would meet the requirement. Happy to join in if required.

 

I think this is a great idea too - would be more than happy to assist.

Out of interest, when would be the best time to take berberis cuttings? I have a Berberis and would be only too happy to try and root some cuttings for Backache if required.

 

That's three offers.... come on we can do better than this!

 

Wow, thanks for all the kind offers.
However, you need not go to all that trouble as im going to try snipping some brambles and replanting them.

Im also going to look for other existing bushes that I can snip here and there, there are a few pyracathas not far away that wouldnt miss a branch or two.

Great forum, helpful and friendly.

Thanks