We have 2 Leyland Cypress trees and they're great. They've been in the ground for about a year and a half now. They're not growing especially quickly, but they're always full and green and never show any wear, no matter what the weather is doing.

Chrissy

I love my Leyland Cypress trees. I have three and they have grown quickly. I first saw some planted in front of a new development along Parker Road in Plano and just had to have some. They're wonderful.

Carol

Go for the Leyland, if you have room for them. They will get wide over time.

Also, can anyone recommend a narrow juniper variety in the 8-10' height range that's drought tolerant & fast growing?

manhattan blue, a juniperus virginiana cultivar (click link)

blue point juniper if chinese juniper does ok where you live

Here is a link that might be useful: manhattan blue