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OK so I have read a few posts about planting hedges over easements which I can gather is not generally a good idea. My question is if the easement is 2 metres from the back fence and I want to plant a hedge directly on the fence to block out some neighbours do I really have a concern?
I keep coming across websites that say Lilly Pilly's have a shallow root system so I would assume this to be a good choice however if you google plants over easements most council websites have a big do not plant Lilly Pilly's anywhere near easement, why is this??
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This is one of the better websites for talking about trees and sewers. It also makes some comments about what to do with the plants before you put them in the ground.
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The bloody over marketed lily pilly. No wonder they are mentioned so much on websites. Theres a stack of coin behind them being promoted.
To me if there was a hedge that will find its way in, that's ya plant.
Caprosma, Pitto screen master (dare I say it), Hibiscus, Albany Wooly bush (a wonderful choice), Diosma, Gero wax would be an even better choice. In fact, use a Gero wax. Hedges to perfection, loves being clipped and flowers very heavily when clipped. The roots will never be an issue. Never.
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