Frost-resistant shrubs for Siberia: we make a hedge
There is one very important aspect to consider when choosing plants for a hedge in harsh climates such as Siberia. In addition to the beautiful (and, if desired, unapproachable) appearance of plants, it is worth studying their ability to withstand low temperatures. After all, winter in Siberia comes early and lasts a long time, in addition, it is usually accompanied by large precipitation and low temperatures. Shrubs with poor winter hardiness are absolutely inappropriate in such a region - they will simply freeze out.
What can be used to make a hedge in Siberia so that after a long winter it remains healthy and does not lose its appearance and beauty? We offer a short selection of winter-hardy plants that will help you make your choice.
Coniferous hedge
Such representatives have high frost resistance conifers:
- Spruce common... Differs in long needles and fast growth, in a year it rises in height up to 50 cm. It does not freeze even at 45 degrees of frost. Well tolerates a haircut, which results in a dense hedge.
- Siberian fir. With soft branches and a dense crown, it is used to create high hedges that protect against gusts of wind.
The advantages of using conifers are obvious: they stand green and beautiful all year round, belong to long-livers and, moreover, purify the air.
Thornless shrub hedge
Of deciduous plants for growing in Siberia, suitable:
- Cotoneaster brilliant. A medium-sized shrub (no more than 2 m) is characterized by slow growth, but a good response to a haircut. The bushes are densely covered with small glossy leaves. Rarely sick, resistant to freezing.
- Maiden grapes. Absolutely unpretentious weaving liana shrub with carved leaves quickly braids the support and is able to grow even in the shade. Requires regular pruning to maintain its shape.
Plant hedge with thorns
If the purpose of creating a fence is not only its decorative effect and protection from the wind, but also impassability, you can plant:
- Siberian hawthorn. The average height of the shrub reaches 4 m, not very thick shoots are covered with rather long (up to 5 cm) thorns. It is very viable, even without additional pruning, the hawthorn will create an impregnable fence, which, moreover, looks beautiful both during flowering and when the fruit ripens.
- Rosehip prickly. A bush with a wide spreading crown no more than 2 m in height, emits a strong smell during the flowering period, bears fruit with black berries. Grows quickly, tolerates cold winters well.
Siberia is a loose concept. From my experience of growing various plants in Nizhnevartovsk, I can advise Karagan yellow (popularly, the stock is yellow, although it is not). Caragana calmly tolerates frosts, for example, last winter the temperature dropped below -53, easily reproduces by seeds, grows quickly, tolerates a haircut.