QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsChoosing trees and shrubsHedging 0 Vote Up Vote Down james farrell asked 12 years ago I would like advice as to some of the most suitable shrubs to use to give me an evergreen hedge that could be maintained at about 60cm x 150 cm.I am replacing existing Thuja hedge as it is impossible to keep it at a reasonable size. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago Holly, yew or Portugese laurel would be good choices, and they can be cut back hard if they get too big eventually.