Hedges

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Description

A natural fence made from planting sprouts. The lowest height of hedge does not block movement.

It appears that different hedges will grow to different possible heights.

Lavender stays at the lowest height. This pretty lavender hedge will probably not grow further.

Hedge Materials

Confirmed types of hedge are: Cedar, Camellia, Lavender, Maple, Oleander, Rose, Thorn

Types that are not available are: Apple, Birch, Cherry, Grape, Lemon, Oak, Olive, Pine, Willow (Nobody has managed to grow those in hedges yet.)

Creating

A total of 5 sprouts of the same type are needed to plant a hedge. Unlike actual fences, there is no skill requirement based on the tile border's slope.

You need to have at least 5 sprouts of the same kind in your inventory.

Improving

Can`t be improved

Growing

Takes 2 to 3 days to grow from low to meduim.

Wild growth advances them 1 length

Prune with a sickle to make them 1 shorter.(On deed the manage option 'can cut old trees' must be enabled).

Height

Short hedge - Does not stop player or animal movement.

Meduim Hedge - Stops movement but can be seen over.

Prime Hedge - Stops movement, can not be seen over, Same height as a house wall.

Different Heights

Short :	Medium :	Prime :
This low hedge is growing steadily.	This medium sized hedge is growing steadily.	This hedge seems to be at peak height.

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Trivia

As a priest can't attach parts, this is the only fence type they can build.