Fast going plant / shrub for Summer Privacy
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Fast growing hardy privacy shrubs for Zone 6.
Comments (1)People can recommend fast growing shrubs all day but they may not be appropriate, depending on your constraints (which are not mentioned.) You need to provide context. Most easily done by adding a wide shot picture....See MoreHelp for fast growing privacy shrubs
Comments (10)They are usually planted for the purpose you are speaking of...instant privacy. However, they grow to be 100 feet tall and their root system cannot support their height and tend to make them blow over in high winds. Also once they attain a height of 50 feet or so their lower branches tend to drop and then you are right back looking at your neighbor's yard. I believe they have been over planted..but I am sure others (Dax?) can give you better information....See MoreNeed suggestions for fast growing hardy privacy shrubs.
Comments (2)How's the drainage? I have clay soils and grow some 100+ different species of trees and shrubs. Never fertilize, do not mulch. Bought 10 acres of a place with about 4 trees. Something like Chionanthus virginicus grows fine, is deer resistant, but needs well drained land. It absolutely needs sloping ground if you have clay. The shape is a mound about 15 ft. tall (after about 10 years from a sprig). Native evergreen Hollies (like Ilex opaca) make a decent screen after just a few years. If you want to put up a trellis, you can hide anything in 3 years with Aristolochia durior (macrophylla is a synonym). Doesn't spread all over, thrives in shade that is not to deep. If your idea is to plant it and forget it, forget it. Even the best situated, native or foreign plant needs a pruning to eliminate crossing or dead branches. Pruning to shape is also often needed. Spending every weekend is not required, but 10 hours/tree/year should be expected. (Pruning, weeding etc.)...See Moreideas for fast growing privacy shrub?
Comments (1)Nandina grows fairly quickly as long as you don't start out with a tiny plant. It is a good choice for your situation....See Moredbarron
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