Hedges - for Privacy and Sound Barrier
MaryMcP Zone 8b - Phx AZ
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Privacy and Sound Barrier Needed
Comments (7)You will probably find the replies in this near identical recent thread very helpful. (link below) If you look at the plan I sort of drew out on the screen towards the bottom, that will give you my ideas. Due to a change in hardiness, replace the japanese cedar with western arborvitae (green giant) or norway spruce. Replace all holly with sea green juniper. I'm not a fan of using slow growers like eastern arborvitae and blue spruce for privacy. Aside from that a photo of the situation will send ideas flying in your direction. Here is a link that might be useful: that near-identical recent thread I was talking about....See MorePlease help w/ suggestions for a fast privacy barrier
Comments (15)Cinna: As for being pot-bound--it depends on how long a tree has been in the pot. Also, to be honest, I am not sure how much of a problem it is if a tree is to some degree pot bound. It may depend on the species of tree somewhat. It is my belief, that the real problem comes when an encircling root is high enough, or in a position that it will eventually constrict or "girdle" the trunk of the tree--the portion of the tree at or above the root flare. Tangled and encircling roots below that point, at least with the species of trees I am familiar with, will just graft over each other. With Norway spruce, I can say from experience, being pot-bound is a problem only because it will slow the growth somewhat. But with Norway spruce I know the tangled and circling roots will simply graft over each other and a pot bound tree will eventually grow like one that was not pot bound. I bought a very tall 12 foot one a three years ago that was discounted because it was in its box for several years sitting in the nursery. Where there was supposed to be soil, there was nothing but a mass of roots that couldn't be untangled. So I planted it as it was. It was very weakened from being in that box for so long, and for the first two years the growth was stunted, but it is now doing fine. But if you buy a tree in a pot, and see enclicling roots, try to untangle them a bit, cutting a few roots here and there as needed to free up others. Cut any and all that are circling at the top of the pot--they could girdle the trunk. Then dig a big hole, much wider than the original pot size and spread at least some of the roots out as much as possible. Then don't worry--your trees will do just fine. Also, trees that have a mass of roots that grew in a pot, must be watered very carefully. The little soil that is around or in the root mass will hold almost no water, so these trees can dry our very badly is just a day or so in hot weather, and it can take three years, maybe four, before enough roots get far enough into the soil to do well on their own during dry spells. But, the bottom line with NS, at least, is that they are amazingly resiliant if given good care while they recover from whatever abuse they have suffered while cramped up in a pot. --Spruce...See MoreMy Lot and Native Barrier-Shrub/Hedge Question
Comments (6)Nice place! Talk to as many "nurserymen" as you can on this along with studying whatÂs posted here. My concern about your situation is a desire for a multi-tasker. You might end up making so many compromises to get that one plant that will do both, it wonÂt do both to your satisfaction. Look at all the options for a good muti-tasker. Then look at the options for a good screen planting. Then look at the options for a security shrub. Make a decision based on what really important to you and what will fit that role. This may be oversimplified but if you want security, get a dog. I would much prefer a good screen tree like Cupressocyparis leylandii or Leyland Cypress. Craig Evans, our local extension agent, writes this about L. C. Use: Ornamental and screen Mature width: 15-25Â Hardiness Zone: 6-10 General Shape: Open pyramidal form Mature Height: 30-60Â Growth Rate: Rapid Needles: Scale-like, most common cultivar is rich green Cultural Notes: Full-sun, prefers better soils although tolerant of poorer sites with drainage; extremes in ph and salty sites; purchase as a 1-5 gallon container rather than B & B. Pests; No major; tip-burn in the winter with extreme changes, gets a few bagworms Best Traits; incredible growth rate; dense foliage; beautiful form; good color year-round Negative features; tip-burn, but this is easily removed by hand while wearing a pair of leather gloves randy Here is a link that might be useful:...See MoreNeed tall rustic doors for sound and privacy barrier to laundry.
Comments (1)what area are you in??...See Morejimdaz
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18 years agoMaryMcP Zone 8b - Phx AZ
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