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Posted by christineny z7NY (My Page) on Thu, Jun 26, 08 at 23:04
| Hi:
I definately need some advice. I live in Long Island, New York. My house backs on a somewhat busy road. We do have a six foot stockade fence, but it doesn't allow enough privacy. I have many large oak trees, which provide a lot of shade. I don't want to take them down. I need a suggestion as to what will grow under these conditions. I tried some Eastern White Pines. We must have planted 15 over the years and only four have made it. Will a leyland cyprus be ok under these conditions? Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks |
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RE: Shrubs for Privacy in Shady Area
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- Posted by artdeco 5 - Chgo NW burbs (My Page) on
Sun, Jul 20, 08 at 2:52
I'm currently trying Brabant arbovitae & Nigra arborvitae in a similar situation - except instead of Oaks, it's Black Walnut trees.
Supposedly Brabant is the more shade tolerant of the two, but they're losing their density quickly, so I planted a second row in front of the first, making a zig-zag line.
At our old house I planted some Hicks yews - slow growing but they didn't mind shade. They just got tall enough to give alittle privacy when we had to move. |
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