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Privacy Trees and/or Bushes
Posted on 5/24/16 at 11:19 am
Posted on 5/24/16 at 11:19 am
I am looking for some quick growing, low maintanance trees or bushes that can provide privacy in my backyard. I don't want anything too tall just simply a tree or bush that looks good. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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Posted on 5/24/16 at 11:23 am to RedStickBR
Leland cypress
Posted on 5/24/16 at 11:23 am to RedStickBR
Pampas grass. No maintenance and the interstate could be on the back side and you wouldn't know.
Posted on 5/24/16 at 11:30 am to RedStickBR
Red tips (shrubs)
Posted on 5/24/16 at 11:51 am to DownSouthDave
Thanks for all of the quick responses! These are all great suggestions. I'll check these options out. We are near a busy street as well so blocking noise would be beneficial to us.
This post was edited on 5/24/16 at 11:54 am
Posted on 5/24/16 at 12:18 pm to RedStickBR
wax leaf ligustrum
cheap, grows while you watch it, can be shaped into a hedge, the bees love it when it blooms, etc
cheap, grows while you watch it, can be shaped into a hedge, the bees love it when it blooms, etc
Posted on 5/24/16 at 12:20 pm to RedStickBR
Eleagnus Fast growing , hardy and can be shaped for vertical hedge. Another choice is ligustrum japonica
Posted on 5/24/16 at 12:30 pm to DownSouthDave
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Pampas grass. No maintenance and the interstate could be on the back side and you wouldn't know
only thing I disagree with is "no maintenance". True as far as watering/pruning, but if you plant them close to anything remember they get huge and multiply. They are a complete mess after about 10-15 years and are a bitch to clean up.
Posted on 5/24/16 at 12:35 pm to RedStickBR
Eleagnus/silverberry is my recommendation. Fast growing and no maintenance.
Red tips - there's a fungus going around that'll kill them but if they're healthy are beautiful, fast growing and I love the way their blooms smell
Ligustrum - flowers/pollen can cause people with allergies some serious headaches but otherwise are awesome and fast growing
Celera japonica - not as fast growing as the Eleagnus but has more color to it (lots of red foliage).
Holly bushes - some people really like the look of holly and they are thorny and might discourage interloper but the red berries that some produce could be a negative if you have small children
Red tips - there's a fungus going around that'll kill them but if they're healthy are beautiful, fast growing and I love the way their blooms smell
Ligustrum - flowers/pollen can cause people with allergies some serious headaches but otherwise are awesome and fast growing
Celera japonica - not as fast growing as the Eleagnus but has more color to it (lots of red foliage).
Holly bushes - some people really like the look of holly and they are thorny and might discourage interloper but the red berries that some produce could be a negative if you have small children
Posted on 5/24/16 at 12:37 pm to Easternrio
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Leyland cypress
These would be the best and a Holly
Posted on 5/24/16 at 1:44 pm to RedStickBR
Several different types of bamboo could be good. May try a clumping type. Key is to place edging material deep enough on both sides to keep it from spreading outside the planted area. Stuff grows pretty fast too.
Posted on 5/24/16 at 1:54 pm to meeple
quote:Lots of maintenance unless you just want them to be gigantic and unruly.
Red tips (shrubs)
Posted on 5/24/16 at 1:59 pm to tigerinthebueche
Had it growing up. It was used as a "wall", never had any problem with it spreading. It pretty much stayed in a straight line. Not saying it doesn't spread, I just haven't had that experience.
Posted on 5/24/16 at 1:59 pm to The Last Coco
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Eleagnus
quote:
no maintenance.
Doesn't compute.
Posted on 5/24/16 at 2:26 pm to HoLeInOnEr05
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Eleagnus
quote:
no maintenance.
Doesn't compute.
No the first several years anyway. Once they get big, you'll have to prune.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 1:15 pm to The Last Coco
Lots of great options. I better get to planting. Thanks.
Posted on 5/25/16 at 1:21 pm to RedStickBR
privet! but you will need a goat to get rid of it
Posted on 5/25/16 at 3:22 pm to RedStickBR
Sweet verbena
Posted on 5/25/16 at 3:27 pm to cgrand
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ligustrum
your sinuses will thank you every spring
evil bush
i have a row of about 25 camellias for privacy on one of my fence lines
This post was edited on 5/25/16 at 3:29 pm
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