Abstract: A hedge cutting system for cutting branches and other foliage with a chainsaw. The hedge cutting system includes at least one elongated cutting bar for guiding movement of branches of a hedge toward a cutting member while cutting the hedge. The cutting bar is removably mountable on a guide bar of a chainsaw. At least one spacing member is provided for spacing the cutting bar from the guide bar. The spacing member is removably positionable between the cutting bar and the guide bar. A plurality of fastening members is provided for removably fastening the cutting bar and the spacing member together. An end of each of the fastening members is removably extendable through the guide bar such that the cutting bar and the spacing member are removably mountable on the guide bar.