Hedgerow life
Picture shows hedgerow life: Wren (Dreoilín), Dog Rose (Feirdhris), Blackberry (Dris) and Hedge Bindweed (Ialus Fáil)
Original work carried out under contract to South Dublin County CouncilHedgerow life
Original work carried out under contract to South Dublin County Council
Original work carried out under contract to South Dublin County Council
Hedgerow life
Picture shows hedgerow life: Wren (Dreoilín), Dog Rose (Feirdhris), Blackberry (Dris) and Hedge Bindweed (Ialus Fáil)
Original work carried out under contract to South Dublin County CouncilWhat is a hedgerow?
It is a row of bushes that have been planted along the edges of fields. A hedgerow separates fields from each other.
Other bushes and plants grow between those that have been planted. Lots of different flowers, fruits, bushes and trees grow in a hedgerow.
Hedgerows are very important for wildlife. They give shelter to birds and other animals.
As farmers harvest crops from the fields, hedgerows are a safe place for wildflowers to grow.
Let’s look at some of Ireland’s common hedgerow shrubs.
You’ll know exactly what you’re looking at the next time you visit the countryside!