Hi,

We just moved into a great home with lots of potential on Long Island (central Suffolk Co), and are looking for ideas for privacy screens. The home behind ours is one of those new McMansions--it is literally twice the size of ours, and is a real eyesore. What can we plant that will:

a) grow fairly quickly

b) grow really tall

c) act as a privacy screen year-round.

We are thinking of bamboo, but have been warned against it. We love the wild and natural look of bamboo--conifer privacy screens sometimes look too manicured and rigid. Any thoughts or suggestions (including tips on places to buy trees/plants) would be greatly appreciated.