• Hedge shrubs are perfect to plant around your property line to keep noisy neighbors from seeing you or your yard. A hedge can also draw birds and wildlife to eat and find shelter. People plant hedges as a windbreak, keeping the winter winds from whistling around their houses. Whatever your reason for wanting to plant a hedge, chances are you will want one that grows fast and requires little, if any maintenance.
  
  

Burning Bush

• The burning bush (Euonymus alata "Compactus") is a fast growing hedge plant that grows in zones 4 through 8. In the summer months, the leaves are blue-green in color, but in the autumn, the leaves turn into a fiery red color. The burning bush is drought resistant. This hedge plant adapts to almost any kind of soil. You can plant the burning bush in part shade, but if you want a spectacular red color in the fall, plant them in the full sun. The mature burning bush grows 4 to 8 feet in height and has a width of 4 to 8 feet.
  
  

Nellie Stevens Holly

• Nellie Stevens holly (Ilex Nellie R. Stevens) is a fast growing holly that grows in zones 6 through 9. The Nellie Stevens holly makes a wonderful hedge for privacy. This hedge plant grows up to 3 feet per year and it thrives on neglect. The mature Nellie Stevens holly grows 15 to 25 feet in height and is 5 to 10 feet wide. This hedge plant grows in almost any soil condition and tolerates drought. Grow the Nellie Stevens in full sun or partial shade. The leaves stay a deep green all year and in the winter months, this plant has red berries that draw birds and wildlife to eat.
  
  

Silky Dogwood

• In the spring, the silky dogwood (Cornus amomum) has white flower clusters. The silky dogwood then produces white and blue fruit toward the end of August which will remain on the plant until early fall. The fruit attracts various wildlife and birds. The mature silky dogwood grows to 12 feet in height, with a spread of 6 to 9 feet. This hedge plant is hardy in zones 3 through 8. It grows in a variety of soils and prefers to grow in full sun. When the leaves fall, the branches change to a reddish purple color.
  
  

Red Twig Dogwood

• The red twig dogwood (Cornus sericea formerly C. stolonifera) is a fast growing hedge that grows in zones 2 through 9. This hedge plant requires no maintenance. The red twig dogwood adapts to extreme cold or hot weather temperatures. The leaves are a deep green in the summer and in the fall, the leaves fall to the ground. Plant the red twig dogwood in full sun for a beautiful show of red stems during the winter months. The mature red twig dogwood grows 8 feet in height and is 8 feet wide.
  
  

Cheyenne Privet

• Cheyenne privet (Ligustrum vulgare 'Cheyenne) has glossy green leaves that remain on the plant until the late fall. This hedge plant is hardy in zones 4 through 8. The Cheyenne privet grows 6 to 8 feet in height and has a mature spread of 4 to 6 feet. This hedge plant adapts to many soil types and grows well in full sun to part shade. The Cheyenne privet is a dense plant, making it perfect for a privacy hedge.
  
  

Purpleleaf Sandcherry

• The purpleleaf sandcherry (Prunus x cistena) tree has red foliage in the spring, but in the autumn, the foliage turns to deep reddish purple. It is hardy in zones 4 through 7. The purpleleaf sandcherry grows 7 to 10 feet in height and has a spread of 6 to 8 feet. Plant the purpleleaf sandcherry in full sun and make sure the soil is moist and well-drained. The flowers are pinkish white and fragrant in the spring, and the leaves are red-purple in color.