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I want to plant a hedge by the sidewalk that runs in front of my house.  It’s a very small front yard with full sun morning through early afternoon and good soil. I’m right on the borderline between USDA zones 6b and 7a.

My ideal hedge shrub would be around 4-5 feet tall, evergreen, and fragrant.  I don’t want to crowd the sidewalk or get too messy (visually or literally). I don’t want to overkill on color just yet (that’s what annuals are for).  I just want a nice frame for the yard that’s robust and pleasant to walk past without being overpowering. I like everything about the tea olive except the size, and everything about the boxwood but the lack of scent.

Suggestions?

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