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Need help with privacy shrubs/trees
Comments (6)"shrubs and trees never really stop growing ... many height estimates are at 10 years or so ... " Well.......that's not precisely true :-) Mature size is genetically programmed into a plant and once they approach that size, growth slows to an almost imperceptible rate. There are all manner of shrubs that would fit your height limitation but how much spread can they have? Often shrubs will get nearly as wide as they get tall unless sheared to a more narrow profile. I'd suggest you look at a few of these: Laurus nobilis - Bay laurel Myrica californica - Pacific wax myrtle Pittosporum tenuifolium - Kohuhu Podocarpus gracilor - fern pine These are all evergreen, well-suited to SoCal and all are prunable to maintain a desired height and width. You can extend this list by looking at the Sunset Western Garden book - they list plants specifically for this purpose. One thing you should be aware of is that plants have minimal ability to block sound. You would need a very dense and thick hedge (think forest) to achieve much sound blockage. That needs a solid surface, like a fence....See Morefast 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 MoreNeeding help with privacy tree or shrub
Comments (4)That's a great choice. Some others are winterberry, mahonia and nandina. These three are everygreen and are berry-producing as well. You may want to google them....See MoreShrub/Tree for Privacy Above 6' Privacy Fence
Comments (6)If you have the money, schip cherry laurels are very good. I bought a 6 footer from Merrifield a couple of years ago. $200 as I remember. Unlike many other big evergreens--ie leland cypress--this one hasn't gotten much bigger than 8 feet. For my hedge, I bought 4 footers at $45 each, but have had to wait several years for them to hit 5-6 feet. They are growing in dry shade so the process is slow. You might be faster in full sun without having to compete with cherry roots....See More- 9 years ago
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