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Privacy Screen Using Trees And ShrubsPrivacy screens using trees and shrubs have a two fold effect on your property. It not only provides seclusion for you and your family, the plants also enhance the beauty of your landscape. There have been many people asking about what type of trees to plant in a backdrop setting along a fence, or in other areas of their yard. Below are some suggestions for some evergreen trees and shrubs that are fairly fast growers. There are a couple of options for you to think about when considering a backdrop for you yard. Some people install a fence and decide they want to add some color with a row or a staggered row of trees or tall shrubs. Other people want their yard to have a feeling of a total enclosed area. Putting trees along an outdoor feature or around your entire yard, is a great way to accomplish this. There are many different species that would work, any many of these trees and shrubs will grow in a variety of climates. Feel free to search In Google or this site for a plant specimen you may be looking for.  Custom Search Many of you are beginning to plan your landscape projects for this year and now is a great time to research some great privacy trees or shrubs for your property. Besides a fence or enclosing an area, planting around a pool, deck or along the side of your house are popular for using a backdrop setting . Lets take a look at ten different plant specimens that are low maintenance and create a great look for you.
The Black Dragon Cyrptomeria is a great upright tree. It does well in zones five through nine. In the colder climates, it will turn a brownish color throughout the winter months. This is a great specimen to do in a straight row, staggered, or mingle with some other privacy plants.
The Leyland Cypress is one of the most popular large upright trees in zones six through ten. This tree will grow anywhere from three to four feet a year. A row of Leylands along a fence or across a backyard creates a feeling of being surrounded by nature.
The Emerald Green Arborvitae is one of my favorite upright trees. It grows well in zones three through seven. I have incorporated this plant specimen in a variety of different gardens. The Emerald Green has a rich green color year around and also grows three to four feet a year. I love to plant this tree with variegated tall shrubs. It creates a colorful backdrop.
The Tea Olive or Osmanthus is a great flowering ornamental tree that grows well in zones seven through ten. If you live in a warmer base climate zones, the Tea Olive is a great choice. I have a couple of these specimens in my landscape and its tiny white flowers produce a wonderful aroma. The flowers are in blossom throughout the entire year. Here is a little more detail on the Osmanthus specimen.
The Carolina Sapphire or Arizona Cypress is a great teal color tree. It will grow in zones six through nine and has been known to do fine in zone ten. This is a wonderful accent tree as when it rains, the needle like leaves glisten. Stunning tree to put with an Emerald Green Arborvitae for great privacy. The False Cypress is a very popular variegated tree. It grows well in zones three through seven. This is an upright but also is a wider specimen. Its long needle like leaves are green and yellow tones. This is a great tree to plant with some Leylands or Tea Olives. The birds love building their nests in this tree. The Loropetalum is a fast growing flowering shrub. There are different varieties and the Loropetalum does well in zones five through eight. The pink flowers appear in the spring and continue on throughout the summer months. The leaves are purple and green and this is a fantastic plant to put with a False Cypress or a solid green evergreen. The Lemon Thread Cypress is a smaller version of the False Cypress. Its characteristics are the same as a False Cypress and also a fast grower. The Lemon Thread shrub fits into any style garden and especially and area that has some outdoor features such as bird feeders and bird baths. The Cleyera is another fast growing shrub. It will do better in a warmer climate of zones seven through nine. This is a full shrub and the leaves will change color when fall approaches. A little more detail on the
Cleyera
can be found in the landscape article section. The Variegated Privet is a favorite large shrub of zones six through ten. The leaves are a cream color and green. This is a full shrub and also a fast grower. It can get leggy and may have to be
pruned
to keep under control. This is a shrub that will need some space to mature. The root system once established buries itself deep into the ground. A great specimen to compliment a solid evergreen such as the Emerald Green above.
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