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Best shrubs to create a tall, sound-blocking barrier?
Posted on 10/9/17 at 8:54 am
Posted on 10/9/17 at 8:54 am
Right now I'm leaning towards a Nellie Stevens Holly due to how thick it grows. My plan is to shape it over the years into a tall, solid hedge along my property lines.
Only problem is I need about 70 and these SOBs are expensive! They grow quite fast once established so I don't mind buying the 10" ones but I want to know the Outboard Board's opinion on other options I have.
I've also looked at the Green Giant trees and Wax Myrtles but I'm afraid the Green Giants are going to die due to their sensitivity to disease and bugs and I'm afraid the Wax Myrtles (though they grow very fast) are not going to be very good at sound-blocking.
What say the OB?
Only problem is I need about 70 and these SOBs are expensive! They grow quite fast once established so I don't mind buying the 10" ones but I want to know the Outboard Board's opinion on other options I have.
I've also looked at the Green Giant trees and Wax Myrtles but I'm afraid the Green Giants are going to die due to their sensitivity to disease and bugs and I'm afraid the Wax Myrtles (though they grow very fast) are not going to be very good at sound-blocking.
What say the OB?
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Posted on 10/9/17 at 10:02 am to TDsngumbo
Japanese Yew would be my vote.
Posted on 10/9/17 at 10:06 am to TDsngumbo
quote:Yup, then you'll have gaps that look bad and can't be filled in a decent way. Is Russian Olive too short?
the Green Giants are going to die due to their sensitivity to disease and bugs
Posted on 10/9/17 at 10:17 am to AlxTgr
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Is Russian Olive too short?
I've never heard of that but a quick search showed it won't grow in south Louisana.
Posted on 10/9/17 at 10:20 am to dfintlyHmmrd
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Japanese Yew would be my vote.
I have pets and young children so I'm afraid of the japanese yew due to its fatal toxicity if ingested. Yes, my children would be the ones to say "hmm, wonder what this tastes like"
Posted on 10/9/17 at 10:30 am to TDsngumbo
Viburnum Odoratissimum
I have these along my fence line. Very rapid growth rate. They get up to 20ft tall. Japanese Yews would be my second choice but you will have to buy more of the Yews because they are very slender. Viburnums get very large and cover more area (width-wise).
I have these along my fence line. Very rapid growth rate. They get up to 20ft tall. Japanese Yews would be my second choice but you will have to buy more of the Yews because they are very slender. Viburnums get very large and cover more area (width-wise).
Posted on 10/9/17 at 10:46 am to TDsngumbo
quote:I must be thinking of another shrub-I'll see if i can find the proper name.
I've never heard of that but a quick search showed it won't grow in south Louisana.
Posted on 10/9/17 at 11:00 am to AlxTgr
It's Thorny Elaeagnus, but some call it Russian Olive. No idea why.
I've seen it much taller than this.
I've seen it much taller than this.
Posted on 10/9/17 at 11:12 am to TDsngumbo
Pampas grass
Posted on 10/9/17 at 12:41 pm to TDsngumbo
Wax Leaf Myrtle
Go out to any marsh and dig you some for free.99, they grow tall and fast, they drop very few leaves so they are good for shade, they smell good, and you can cut them to add brush to your duck blind and they will grow back quicker and thicker just like momma always said about your arm shaving days.
Just kidding but seriously, I have one and it is sweet! Straight from Lake Bouef.
Go out to any marsh and dig you some for free.99, they grow tall and fast, they drop very few leaves so they are good for shade, they smell good, and you can cut them to add brush to your duck blind and they will grow back quicker and thicker just like momma always said about your arm shaving days.
Just kidding but seriously, I have one and it is sweet! Straight from Lake Bouef.
Posted on 10/9/17 at 12:45 pm to TDsngumbo
Oleander is another option.
This post was edited on 10/9/17 at 12:46 pm
Posted on 10/9/17 at 1:02 pm to TDsngumbo
Look into Arrow or Myer Running Bamboo. Great hedge and are more manageable than most other species of bamboo.
Posted on 10/9/17 at 1:21 pm to TDsngumbo
quote:
I've never heard of that but a quick search showed it won't grow in south Louisana.
Yes it will, like a boss.
"Eleagnus angustifolia" if I recall correctly.
Posted on 10/9/17 at 1:26 pm to BiggerBear
That's the tree. See my post above.
Posted on 10/9/17 at 1:27 pm to TDsngumbo
The Leyland Cypress is a good choice for this. They will grow 3-4 feet per year and will reach 30-40 feet tall. However, they only last anywhere from 25-50 years due to fast growth rate. So for commercial applications might not be good. For a home it's a good use but "common" looking.
A classier version of this is the Cryptomeria tree. Lasting longer but costs a little more and has a high growth rate.
As others have mentioned, pampas grass is very good for this purpose as well. The Arborvitae (green giants) are good as well. I don't see them being as prone to disease as some might think. All three of the big trees i mentioned are used heavily here in Georgia. Leyland may be your best bet. Cheap and can get them to make a solid wall in just a few years.
A classier version of this is the Cryptomeria tree. Lasting longer but costs a little more and has a high growth rate.
As others have mentioned, pampas grass is very good for this purpose as well. The Arborvitae (green giants) are good as well. I don't see them being as prone to disease as some might think. All three of the big trees i mentioned are used heavily here in Georgia. Leyland may be your best bet. Cheap and can get them to make a solid wall in just a few years.
Posted on 10/9/17 at 2:04 pm to TDsngumbo
Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo'
Posted on 10/9/17 at 2:45 pm to CootDisCootDat
Quick google search says they are also mosquito repellent. Seems like the best option.
Posted on 10/9/17 at 2:48 pm to TheGator
Wasps love to nest in them though.
Posted on 10/9/17 at 3:11 pm to TDsngumbo
You can also consider some of the clumping bamboos. 'Golden Goddess' gets about 15ft tall and 12-15ft wide.
Posted on 10/9/17 at 3:12 pm to AlxTgr
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Wasps love to nest in them though.
They love to nest in the wax myrtles? If so, that's a deal breaker for me. frick wasps.
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