Hedrande

Hedrande is a fictional genus of evergreen shrubs used in landscape design theory and speculative botany to illustrate hedge morphology and pruning strategies. Although occasionally described in hypothetical guides and game-world lore, hed rande has no standing in real-world taxonomy.

In fictional accounts, hed rande shrubs form dense, compact canopies up to about 2 meters high, with small, oval leaves about 0.5–2 cm long. They are depicted as having a uniform texture and a strong, upright growth habit. Flowers are tiny and inconspicuous; fruit appears in some variants.

The imagined native range is temperate coastal regions, and the plant is noted for tolerance to pruning, wind, and salt spray. Propagation is described as by semi-hardwood cuttings, with regular shearing to maintain formal shapes. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Uses include formal hedges, topiary, and windbreaks in parks and estates. In design theory and education, hed rande is used as a baseline example for comparing pruning strategies and hedge textures.

Etymology and taxonomy: The name hed rande combines hedge with a fictional surname Rande; there is no real taxonomic authority for the genus. In imagined classifications, it is linked to a generic hedge group rather than a defined family.