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Does anyone have any experience with Leyland Cypress trees?
Posted on 11/19/23 at 11:19 am
Posted on 11/19/23 at 11:19 am
For privacy. I HATE my neighbor and want to plant a row of these inside the wrought iron fence to screen us.
Is there a better option for Zone 8 that will be dense and tall enough?
These are what I'm looking at.
LINK
Is there a better option for Zone 8 that will be dense and tall enough?
These are what I'm looking at.
LINK
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Posted on 11/19/23 at 11:44 am to LordSnow
They are susceptible to various diseases LINK - I see screening rows of Leyland Cypress not far from me, larger mature trees, with probably 1/3 dead or dying - not aesthetic.
Others with first hand experience can suggest better options for you to consider but the Viburnums appear to be popular, hardy, fairly good size screening shrubs.
Others with first hand experience can suggest better options for you to consider but the Viburnums appear to be popular, hardy, fairly good size screening shrubs.
This post was edited on 11/19/23 at 11:45 am
Posted on 11/19/23 at 12:04 pm to LordSnow
As said, the leyland has some pest issues. Something similar would be arborvitae. Zone 8 may be pushing it. 8a, I'd day probably good. 8b is questionable. I'm in 7b and have a bunch for a screen.
This post was edited on 11/19/23 at 12:05 pm
Posted on 11/19/23 at 3:51 pm to LordSnow
They don’t do well in the La. Consider clumping bamboo (Golden Goddess) if you have enough room
Posted on 11/19/23 at 4:06 pm to Daponch
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Consider clumping bamboo (Golden Goddess) if you have enough room
I don't wish bamboo on my worst enemies
This post was edited on 11/19/23 at 4:07 pm
Posted on 11/19/23 at 6:01 pm to LordSnow
there were three nice ones in my yard when I bought the house. All three suddenly died. Like one day green, next day dead, about three months apart
Posted on 11/19/23 at 8:16 pm to LordSnow
Wax ligustrum
Posted on 11/19/23 at 10:39 pm to Jones
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I don't wish bamboo on my worst enemies
Well he hates his neighbor. And the neighbor will constantly have to fight the bamboo on their side of the fence too
Posted on 11/20/23 at 12:27 am to LordSnow
Stay away from Leyland. Go with emerald green arborvitae.
Posted on 11/20/23 at 7:14 am to LordSnow
look into Japanese Yew
Posted on 11/20/23 at 9:15 am to LordSnow
Try Carolina Cypress. We have had great results seeking the same privacy. They grow quick and no maintenance.
Posted on 11/20/23 at 2:42 pm to BottomlandBrew
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8b is questionable.
Thx, thats where I am
Posted on 11/20/23 at 3:29 pm to LordSnow
Dwarf Burford Holly. the ones I'm familiar with are slow growers, however. YMMV.
Posted on 11/21/23 at 4:59 pm to LordSnow
Sweet viburnum is another option. Chindo viburnum is a little nicer
Posted on 11/21/23 at 8:59 pm to Jones
Bambusa multiplex is a different animal. Not considered invasive. Can be cleanly hedged, fast growing and tough
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I don't wish bamboo on my worst enemies
Posted on 11/21/23 at 9:43 pm to RaginCajunz
LINK
If you are in s. Louisiana , the link is an article from lsu ag center on privacy hedge species.
It’s not listed: but i would add Eleagnus to the list. It’s extreme vigorous and drought tolerant.
If you are in s. Louisiana , the link is an article from lsu ag center on privacy hedge species.
It’s not listed: but i would add Eleagnus to the list. It’s extreme vigorous and drought tolerant.
Posted on 11/22/23 at 4:06 pm to CrawDude
Second the viburnums. They grow fast, tall and strong.
Posted on 11/23/23 at 8:23 am to BRich
I would stay away from them. We had some that were gorgeous, 25" tall and wide.
eventually they came down with blight and even through i sprayed them religiously it only prolonged their life a few years before I had to replace them. Going back with Arizona cypress carolina sapphire for the shape and color.
eventually they came down with blight and even through i sprayed them religiously it only prolonged their life a few years before I had to replace them. Going back with Arizona cypress carolina sapphire for the shape and color.
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