I have the same situation and need. However, I prefer to plants native to
this area. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

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On 2006-01-25, ncstockguy wrote:
Hi,
We need to grow an evergreen screen across our back yard. Prefer a fast
growing shrub that will do OK in shade because there are quite a few
tall deciduous shade trees in the area. Does any one know if Wax
Myrtle would work in this situation? Would appreciate comments from
anyone with experience with it. Also welcome other suggestions for a
good fast growing evergreen. (We're not interested in Leyland Cypress)
Thanks


I am not sure of how fast you really want. Here is one to consider:

Chindo viburnum (V. awabuki "Chindo"): This handsome, shiny, broadleaf
evergreen has been an exciting shrub to watch for the past three growing
seasons. I wasn't sure how it would perform. A fast growing native shrub
of Japan and Korea, it has proven to be a much hardier evergreen than I
thought in protected sun and shade. Do not install this plant in the
open without winter protection or it will experience winter browning.
But you can simply prune the brown stems and the plant renews its
exceptionally shiny tropical-looking foliage dependably. They grow 15
feet high and wide in warmer zones, but I'd keep them at about six feet
by selective spring pruning. Anchor the corner of your house or soften
the corners of a walled garden with several plants.




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