Yes, you could plant a small tree. But not in that bed. That’s too close.

I’m sitting on my front porch right now, and here’s a picture of my yard and small yard tree. It’s a crabapple. The tree is lined up squarely with my big picture window, but if I had planted it I would have off-set it 5’ one way or the other. (if you click on the picture you can see it better)

Thank you littlebug zone 5 Missouri. Why would you prefer it offset?

I would have offset it so I could see out my window better! The tree spreads enough so that traffic going by at 25-30 mph is not going to see in my window. And even if they WERE interested, they can’t see well at all through my sheer curtains.

Edited to add: the closer to the street your tree is planted, the more it will obscure the view FROM THE STREET. (However, there are probably rules about how close you can plant to the street.)

A tree or shrub(s) carefully placed will help on the outside as well as making the house look nice. But I'd still pair that with an interior window treatment that could be closed at night for true run-around-naked privacy.

A photo of your window on the inside posted to the home decorating forum will get you all sorts of ideas on what would work with your window type.

What are you doing in your living room that you don't want anyone to see please?

If someone peeked into my living room, they'd be bored to death in minutes.

The matching front doors make it look like a duplex.

You’re right, D M. Whichever door is NOT the main entry should fade away, painted the same color as the house. And paint its trim, too, the same color as the house.

For larger privacy plants, I'd place them closer to the street so I can still enjoy the bulk of my yard space. Smaller plants with color can go closer to the house for you to enjoy.