hedge clippings

Pruned bush debris

Hedge clippings are the small branches, twigs, and leaves trimmed from hedges during pruning.

They're a common type of yard waste, typically collected for composting or disposal: The hedge clippings filled three garbage bags.

The term appears in gardening contexts and municipal waste guidelines.

Related

compost · compost heap · mulch · leaves · branches · twigs · green · waste · yard · yard work · shrub · boxwood · privet · evergreen · snipping · debris · pile · rake

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Opposites
plant life cycle state

hedge clippingsnew growth

Recently sprouted plant material

garden material function

hedge clippingsnursery stock

Plants grown for sale

potted plants · transplants · saplings

garden waste vs. cultivated growth

hedge clippingsornamental plants

Vegetation grown for aesthetics

nursery stock · landscaping

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G