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| I need to select some shrubs to use as a privacy screen in a side yard. The backdrop for these are some Thuja Green Giants, which are coming along nicely with some serious TLC.
Specs: Full sun Zone 5 (IL) Would like to top out at no less than 7-8 feet. Spread of 4-6 feet or more (flexible on this) Would prefer evergreen but will consider deciduous if no good evergreen options. Have considered lilac, viburnums, rhodos, butterfly bush. I have some hydrangeas serving the same purpose on the other side of the yard (where there is more shade) and they are growing very well. I would prefer to stay away from slow growers. Moderate is acceptable. Of course more rapid is preferred. I would very much appreciate any insight! If I could come up with an evergreen, I would be delighted. |
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- Posted by perennialfan273 zone 5 (My Page) on Tue, Jun 9, 09 at 12:30
| Have you considered hollies (ilex spp.)? Hollies would be an excellent choice for you. There's a lot of different species/cultivars, and they don't get super tall. As far as fast-growing is concerned, that all depends on your soil conditions. They like acid soils, so if you don't have acid soils, you may have to fertilize. |
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