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Need advice on what to plant for privacy

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

I recently moved into an old Victorian house, the yard is a disaster, I've gotten the front and side beds under control. For the back I'm not going crazy, clearing a portion and planting mostly grass and a vegetable garden in the spring. There's an an area by a road I want to plant for privacy. I have 22 Thuja Green giants and a few Norway spruce for the open portions of the picket fence (2nd and 3rd picture below).

However, there is one portion that has a tree, a holly, and a butterfly tree with probably 10-15 feet of space between them (1st picture). I don't want to put green giants between these but any ideas on how to fill the space and gain privacy for my yard? Or should I just cut these down and do a full row along the fence of green giants? Thanks.

Comments (5)

squirelette
8 years ago
well I hate to recommend it but I have a trembling aspen in my alley that I have to cut to the ground every 3 years or so when it hits about 20 feet and interferes with the power lines. It has a nice vase shape and is attractive in the winter. You just can't really kill it once it is established and controlling it can be a chore if you have limited space but privacy hedge first season
mazerolm_3a
8 years ago
Maybe Colorado spruce Hoopsii? it does not get very wide and could fit in that space, if you're not in too big of a hurry. You could add dwarf conifers in front, it would look great!
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elvis
8 years ago
White Spruce.

Privacy barrier
Highland Blooms Dawn
8 years ago
I planted Physocarpus Diabolo for privacy , I love the burgundy leaves ,tough and grows really fast 6' in 2 yrs.
Kathleen Squires
7 years ago
Don't do a monoculture. One disease you lose all your privacy. Mix it up. Looks more natural too.

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