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17 years ago
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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
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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 MoreTrees for sound barrier
Comments (12)Quite right, Shazam. That's why I specified north-Calgary and outlying (I'm actually in one of the bedroom communities outside of Calgary's north limit), and mentioned my observation about the Brandons I've seen in my area. The downtown and inner-city areas are also quite a bit more sheltered, which the Brandons prefer. I'm not quite so densely urbanized, and get the north and west winds blasting pretty good XD Pudge, the Zoo's gardens are still lovely and should still be seen. They're well chosen to keep their interest in the fall and winter months, as well as our brief growing season, and they are a fine example of what can be made to grow here. Just not so practical for us on the blasted-heaths *lol* I'll be looking forward to their native-plants conservatory, as I'm working towards a lot of native grasses in my lawn and native flowers in my gardens. What can I say, I'm a lazy gardener *lol* Thanks for the advice on the Techny cedars. I asked around a few more sources and was pointed in the direction of the Wicheta Blue Junipers, which apparently do well enough in my area that one seller warrenties them. Spruces are good windbreaks but they're just not dense enough to be a good sound barrier. The densest spruce I've seen is the "Alberta", and apparently its like the cedars in requiring shelter from the winds (how ironic, a tree named Alberta that doesn't thrive in Alberta......) We "test-drove" a couple of Wicheta Junipers (shoved three together in a row, crouched behind them to see how much we could hear the highway XD ) and they seem to be good candidates. Pricey, alas... Thanks for your help, all! Its muchly appreciated. (where's Luv2gro, i'd've thought she'd've pounced me by now XD ) Le meas -==- Katzedecimal...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 MoreWhat to use for a sound & sight barrier in NW Fla - with pic
Comments (4)First thing that comes to mind is dogwood tree, altho they can be fickle and not sure if you are too far south. There is another tree that is supposed to be like the dogwood, I am thinking silverbell???but could be mistaken and not sure if it takes sun or shade. Another choice would be azaleas, they do love the south, and typically do well under pines and like acidity which the pine needles provide some. Azaleas can get pretty big if you let them, and they have the Encore ones now, which I don't have experience with but hear they flower more. Also camellias, which I love, and find easy to grow, as an added bonus they are evergreen and bloom in fall/winter....See MoreEmbothrium
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