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Best Natural Privacy Fence
Posted on 3/29/21 at 11:00 pm
Posted on 3/29/21 at 11:00 pm
Just cleared out several large pine trees next to our house to prevent further tree-on-house post-hurricane issues. Now my neighbor and I can wave to each other out of our bedroom windows. Still have about 30 yards of grass between the house and property line, and neighbors don't have space issue either, it's just a privacy thing. Any recs on the best large hedge or small tree to create a natural privacy fence?
Wife and I have had a few landscapers over to quote and give advice. We kind of liked the idea of planting a row of cypress down the property line, but one of them said they get too large and will encroach into our usable yard. Have also had virbunum and privet suggested. Live along the coast as far as climate goes.
Wife and I have had a few landscapers over to quote and give advice. We kind of liked the idea of planting a row of cypress down the property line, but one of them said they get too large and will encroach into our usable yard. Have also had virbunum and privet suggested. Live along the coast as far as climate goes.
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Posted on 3/30/21 at 6:33 am to MDTiger 13
I would be against cypress trees because of the constant battle with knees
We wanted something similar to what you are describing, we planted Loropetalum bushes, they grow fast and provide plenty of privacy.
We wanted something similar to what you are describing, we planted Loropetalum bushes, they grow fast and provide plenty of privacy.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 6:52 am to rodnreel
I was looking at Leyland Cypress tress for around my camp.
i cleared about 2 acres of junk trees but would like a buffer between me and next door also along the black top.
I know nothing about these tress other than they keep coming up in a google search.
Does anyone know if they produce knees?
Also best place to buy them in Around Southwest Mississippi?
Or some other type of tree
i cleared about 2 acres of junk trees but would like a buffer between me and next door also along the black top.
I know nothing about these tress other than they keep coming up in a google search.
Does anyone know if they produce knees?
Also best place to buy them in Around Southwest Mississippi?
Or some other type of tree
Posted on 3/30/21 at 9:02 am to rodnreel
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Loropetalum bushes, they grow fast
boy do they. i have several in my landscape front of house and have to constantly trim. not sure i'd plant any more.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 9:16 am to Contender01
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Leyland Cypress
I’ve had several and didn’t have an issue with knees. Bag worms got to them after a few years and they died.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 9:28 am to MDTiger 13
Leyland Cypresses don't have knee issues in my experience. I have 6 on my property.
However, it used to be 10. They have bug and disease issues so you really have to watch it. The shite spreads from tree to tree.
The ones that survived are huge and provide a perfect privacy fence though. And they have no issues with really high wind, they just spring right back.
However, it used to be 10. They have bug and disease issues so you really have to watch it. The shite spreads from tree to tree.
The ones that survived are huge and provide a perfect privacy fence though. And they have no issues with really high wind, they just spring right back.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 9:42 am to MDTiger 13
Have you looked into tea olive trees? Not sure how tall you need them to be, but they are great trees that actually have mosquito repellant qualities about them (although nothing hugely impactful). Smell pretty good too.
They aren't huge, but they are very manageable with a pruner to make them look pretty classy. You can create a pretty uniform privacy hedge with them.
Also my mom in Lafayette has had luck with Holly trees as a privacy hedge and they are HUGE. I think they are Nellie Hollies like below. Hers are even bigger now. It's like the Great Wall of Holly surrounding her property and it's badass.
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You obviously want something evergreen so the privacy is year round.
They aren't huge, but they are very manageable with a pruner to make them look pretty classy. You can create a pretty uniform privacy hedge with them.
Also my mom in Lafayette has had luck with Holly trees as a privacy hedge and they are HUGE. I think they are Nellie Hollies like below. Hers are even bigger now. It's like the Great Wall of Holly surrounding her property and it's badass.
> You obviously want something evergreen so the privacy is year round.
This post was edited on 3/30/21 at 9:43 am
Posted on 3/30/21 at 10:14 am to MDTiger 13
Leyland cypresses will definitely get the job done, but he’s right, after several years, they will be huge. They don’t take trimming very well either.
I’ve read good things about yew, and I’ve always liked the way yew looks, but I don’t have a lot of personal experience with them. Maybe look into that?
I’ve read good things about yew, and I’ve always liked the way yew looks, but I don’t have a lot of personal experience with them. Maybe look into that?
Posted on 3/30/21 at 10:32 am to MDTiger 13
What about Pampas grass? If all you want is privacy that might work.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 11:19 am to MDTiger 13
Arborvitae, italian cypress, sky pencil holly, skyrocket juniper, flowering dogwoods, leyland/ deodar cypress and plum yews work great.
All are fairly drought/ cold tolerant.
All are fairly drought/ cold tolerant.
Posted on 3/30/21 at 11:31 am to MDTiger 13
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Posted on 3/30/21 at 2:55 pm to Righteous Dude
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What about Pampas grass?
I would advise against pampas grass. It is invasive and once established, like bamboo and sago palms will take a backhoe to remove.
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