Thornless Hedges

Acca sellowiana: Pineapple Guava / Feijoa
Slow to moderate grower, 3-20' high, can be trimmed.

Dalea frutescens: Black Dalea
Moderate to rapid grower, 3-4' high.

Dodonaea viscosa: Hopbush
Moderate to rapid grower, 12-15' high, can be trimmed lower.

Leucophyllum frutescens: Texas Sage
Rapid growth rate, 6-8' high, can be trimmed lower.

Myrtus communis: Myrtle
Slow to moderate grower, 8-12' high, can be trimmed lower.

Nerium oleander: Oleander
Moderate to rapid grower, cultivars vary in height up to 20', can be trimmed lower.

Simmondsia chinensis: Jojoba
Slow to moderate growth depending on water, 6-8' high, can be trimmed lower.

Tecoma stans: Yellow Bells
Rapid growth rate, 10' high, can be trimmed lower.

Vauquelinia californica: Arizona Rosewood
Very slow grower, 10-30' high, can be trimmed lower.

Thorny Barriers

Berberis: Barberry
Slow to moderate grower; trim to any height 8' or lower.

Bougainvillea: Bougainvillea
Moderate to rapid grower; drape over a fence and trim as needed.

Ebenopsis ebano: Texas Ebony
Very slow grower, trim to any height below 40'.

Fouquieria splendens: Ocotillo
Growth rate depends on water and sun, to 20' high.

Lycium: Desert-thorn / Wolfberry
Growth rate depends on water and sun, to 8' high.

Pyracantha coccinea: Scarlet Firethorn
Moderate to rapid grower, 8-16' high depending on cultivar, can be trimmed lower.