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Bird-friendly Screening Shrubs

14 years ago

I have just purchased a home that has chain-link fencing in the backyard. I would like to plant a screening-type shrub along one side since my neighbor has a large swimming pool. Is there something that I can plant that will also be bird-friendly and stay under 10'? Something that I could leave 'natural' would also be nice since I won't be able to get on the back side of it to trim.

Thanks for any help!

Barbara

Comments (4)

tsmith2579
14 years ago
How about ilex verticulata or ilex vomitoria. These have berries in winter that the birds love.
Iris GW
14 years ago
Wax myrtle makes a great screen.
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lsst
14 years ago
Tea Olive or Camellias
mrsboomernc
14 years ago
I second the wax myrtle suggestion.
Fast grower, deer resistant, evergreen, and birds
love the berries. I read somewhere that
it attracts 42 species of birds.

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