Need help finding extremely narrow privacy/screening shrub
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Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A
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Narrow tall nonflowering privacy shrub: narrow Florida sideyard
Comments (9)Thank you, Lola! I considered Florida Boxwood. However its natural shape is too wide for my requirements and I would have to do a lot of pruning. Likewise with Podocarpus and some of the other suggestions. The article should also be updated, as Surinam Cherry is classified as a Category I invasive in Cental and South Florida by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council here. Florida Boxwood in its natural state is between 10 to 15 feet. See here: link My research led me to a couple of tall and narrow hedges: I considered Will Fleming Holly, but it is not suitable for my zone, and I will not take a chance on a plant that is not right. Discussed it with a well-known nursury and they said not to try it. I also considered Juniper Blue Arrow, but have some concerns about disease, plus the plant is not tried and true here. I do not know if it would make an effective privacy screen. Thanks for the idea, and I look forward to hearing more ideas! :)...See Moreprivacy screen trees/shrubs options
Comments (6)I have some but it is too short and would take forever to get to that height cause it was in our front beds and we kept whacking it back...Yep definately tough! We even have one in a pot leaves and what little dirt on its roots that was left after digging up and looks great even after the cold! Maybe if I can find some that is on the taller side I wouldn't mind. I didn't realize it would get that tall. Nandina that is! Trish...See MoreNeed help designing privacy screen
Comments (45)You don't have to be afraid of bamboo :-) Many people are uninformed about this plant, have no idea about the many different varieties and that it comes in two forms - running (which can take over the planet and does need a containment system) and clumping. Clumping bamboo does not grow in the same manner as running bamboo and is very well behaved.......the clump just gradually increases in its spread over time like a large ornamental grass does. No travelling vast distances underground and popping up in your neighbor's garden!! Or under your foundation! It has zero invasive tendencies. And clumping bamboos tend to be some of the most cold hardy varieties, with several species rated for zone 5 gardens. They make excellent screening plants with a narrow profile and grow to height rapidly......much faster than a tree or shrub. Unfortunately, the best and most cold hardy varieties would prefer to be sited in more shade in more interior, continental locations, only tolerating a lot of sun here on the west coast. Not sure how well it would work in the OP's garden but it might be worth considering. Cold Hardy Clumping Bamboo The giant timber bamboo Flo referred to, Bambusa oldhamii, is a very popular form of clumping bamboo but it is restricted to warmer climates. But many of the Fargesia species referred to in my link will grow and thrive in cold winter climates, provided they are sited well and given the conditions they need....See MoreHelp we need an instant privacy tree screen! Neighbors ripped it out.
Comments (17)The fastest-growing hedge in Florida is Clusia Rosea or the Pitch Apple plant. Purchase in 3 or 7-gallon containers. It will grow faster than podocarpus and has no issue with pests. They are the go-to hedge plant since the cities in SWFLA have prohibited Ficus Hedges because of their invasive qualities. Drought tolerant The recommended spacing is 1 foot apart for the 3g clusias, 1.5 apart for the 7g clusias, 2.5 feet apart for the 15g clusias and 4 feet apart for the 25g clusias. Once in the trench and they are looking good remember that clusias love the sandy soil and this will not be a problem....See Moreedburger
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