I have agonized over this problem, and I still can't find a good solution.

MS zone 7. I want privacy in my front yard. Our property is about an acre and a half. I planted Nellie R Stephens Holly about 10 on either side of the driveway. I've got another 40 feet to go to finish my screen in the front. I would like to plant something else as a screen. I don't want to continue with the Nellies the whole way, because I think it would be too much Nellie, would look better to plant something else. I want the 40 ft. more on either side of the Nellies to grow HIGHER than the Nellies.

What on earth do I plant the rest the way to screen the yard. This is a southern exposure, very hot, very dry in summer. New property,and the dirt is compacted in the front. Hard clay soil. Full sun / full sun. Originally, I planted two tulip poplar shade trees in the front yard on either side of the drive up closer to the house, but they got sun scorch, so I moved them.

Cherry laural?? Will it take that much sun?? Leyland cypress?? Privet?? The water meter is located on the left side of the drive where these plants would go in. Will leyland cypress interfere with the water meter / pipes????!!!!

Cannot figure it out, please tell me what to plant.

Thanks so much,

Michele 1