Clusia hedge recently has become a preferred plant to use to replace failing ficus hedges. The group of plants named clusia numbers between 150 and 300 species, depending on which expert is consulted.

One of the replacement plants of choice has become Clusia guttifera, an attractive, fast-growing hedge with thick tear-drop-shaped, leathery leaves. This is a fine plant, but Clusia is not native ...

I read your article about Clusia plants and using them as a hedge. I understand they tolerate partial shade, but I’m not sure whether I have partial shade. Do you consider partial shade the ...

But that doesn’t mean you should take shears to your hedges any time they look disorderly. Trimming hedges at the wrong time ...

Fences make good neighbors and so do hedges ... as long as they are done well. Hedges are the workhorses of the suburban garden. They define space. As superstars of the backdrop, they set the mood ...

This is a great native plant, but sadly, this is not what is being planted as hedge material in South Florida. Instead the non-native Clusia fluminensis is being touted by the nursery trade as the ...

If you’re considering planting a hedge, now is a great time to do it. Hedges are a row of shrubs or small trees. They can grow to be only a few feet tall or as high as 15 feet. The shrubs may be ...

They are among a growing number of town residents who are getting rid of their ficus plants ... the ficus hedge that bordered their yards and replaced it with a “nice clusia native hedge ...

Planting a hedge can be beneficial for a wide range of wildlife, from insects, like butterflies and moths, to small mammals and birds. They can not only provide an excellent source of food ...