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Privacy Screen ??

19 years ago

Any suggestions for shrubs for a privacy screen? We'd like something that grows pretty quickly and (in a perfect world) - that doesn't require a lot of care. We are not partial to Oleander, and the Texas Ranger doesn't get tall enough I don't think. We live in Green Valley, and we're not too familiar with what does well here.

Thanks for any help.

Suz

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clysta
19 years ago
I have the same problem although I want to block the sound of the train going through town almost every hour. I was thinking about Leyland Cyprus or Arizona Cyprus (Juniper?).
suzannie41
Original Author
19 years ago
Clysta thanks for your suggestions. They are both trees and will get too tall. We only want privacy from the neighbors houses behind us. We have a lovely view of the mountains and don't want to block that.

P.S. I kinda like the sound of the train.
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