Botanical Nerd Word: Fedge

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Fedge: A fence made up of living plants, especially willow, thus somewhat resembling a hedge.*

The word ‘fedge’ is a combination of ‘fence’ and ‘hedge.’ Willow cuttings root easily and are very flexible, which makes them the ideal choice for creating a living fence.

*Wiktionary – Fedge

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