need privacy hedges/trees for area shaded by pine trees
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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
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fast growing tree/shrub for privacy hedge in pool area zone 8b
Comments (2)The FAQ has some suggestions... Keep in mind fast growers are not always the best choice if they are messy and/or have invasive root systems. Check with a good nursery about leaf, fruit, and flower drop as well as what the root systems will do to the surrounding areas. Here is a link that might be useful: screening suggestions from FAQ...See MoreTall privacy hedge for shade - need help
Comments (2)One shade tolerant large shrub is Florida anise - Illicium floridanum is the name. If you planted 3 gallon ones, they would be 8 feet in about 3 years (most plants do the sleep/creep/leap growth thing). They like good moisture so they'd need to be watered well and mulched. Other shade-tolerant ideas are Carolina Cherry Laurel and Hemlock. All these things are available in 3 gal and larger sizes at Buck Jones in Woodstock (on Hwy 140 going north from Crabapple about 8 miles). A non-native idea would be Aucuba japonica. However, with such a narrow space and having to plant under oaks, I'd also consider non-planting solutions because sometimes plants just can't be the answer - they take time, especially in the shade. Could you build a pergola and train vines on it? Carolina jessamine is a fast growing evergreen vine with yellow flowers in the spring. I understand that you could not build a 15 ft fence, but you might be able to build a tall pergola/arbor. This would allow you stay inside a fixed width as well....See Moreneed to replace a pine tree with something evergreen for privacy
Comments (5)Native Red Cedar turns into a lovely and stately tree, IMHO, and it provides food and shelter for native wildlife. Plus, if you know anyone with some old farm property, they likely have some that they would be willing to give you for free, and the effort of digging one up. Amalanchier or Serviceberry/Shadbush, Vernal Witchhazel...both lovely natives and great for supporting native wildlife. They provide welcome blooms for pollinators in early Spring or late Winter, respectively, even before Redbud blooms. Here is Serviceberry in early April. The photo below of Witchhazel was taken in January. And the scent is divine! Fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus), another Southeast native is also a lovely addition and rather carefree, with fruit much favored by native songbirds, though it is deciduous. Or, how about a Sweet bay Magnolia (M. virginiana)? Smaller than the usual M. grandiflora, and lovely scent to the flowers, though it is deciduous in our zone. Alternatively, "Little Gem" Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem') grows to less than 30 feet and is evergreen. Go native!...See MoreNeed Suggestions for Privacy Hedge/Trees/Shrubs Eastern NC
Comments (13)A lot of the clumping bamboos (most, I believe), that are hardy in zones 7 and 8 are subtropical mountain species. Which means..., they are not as hardy to extreme cold or too extreme heat as that notorious running genus, Phyllostachys (you don't wanna go there!). F. rufa seems the most commonly available in the Mid Atlantic area. It is a nice species and does put up well with our hot nights (a potential issue with many of the mountain species). It has seen temps from 4F to 109 without any burning. It is not cheap, and you will not get a privacy wall overnight, but will, eventually, if it likes its positioning. Some shade from the hottest sun is definitely a big advantage. It is well-behaved and will not be invasive, but will form a dense grove. We have Fargesia rufa (Green Panda Bamboo). Started with little pots and every year would divide each plant to lengthen 'the wall'. Growing area gets morning sun and dappled midday. It is never watered nor fed....See Morehomesweethome360
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