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Screen planting for S. Alabama

14 years ago

I was planning on using a massing of Loblolly Pine as a screen along a service yard, but the owner is concerned about the pine beetle. Can I use green giant arborvitea in Mobile, AL? What are some other large scale evergreen massing options? Thanks!!

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Iris GW
14 years ago
I would not be worried about the pine beetles - there are plenty other of pines in the area to attract them if they are going to come.

Wax myrtle is something to consider.
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