Nandina domestica is an exotic invasive plant and should not be used. Some of the
more manageable nandina's are better, but are not tall enough. Wax myrtle is a good
evergreen shrub, so is evergreen sumac. Another shrub to look for is one of the many
varieties of viburnum. V.tinus 'Spring Bouquet' is a nice evergreen shrub which
grows rapidly and blooms in spring. Also V.burkwoodii and V. davidii are good
selections. If you can find rusty blackhaw viburnum, it is a native. Some of the
yaupon hollies are evergreen and wonderful.


On Sat, 15 Mar 2003 16:38:29 GMT, Diana Sledge wrote:

It's not really a tree, but nandina grows with abandon in my yard and
has green all year. Crepe myrtle will only hide the fence part of the
year.

Diana

James wrote:

I need some help picking a tree that will hide a 4 foot chain
link fence (about 30 feet in lenght). I was thinking crate
mertyls...but being from the north I thought I'd ask for suggestions.
Something economical would be great. TIA for any help I receive.

please remove the ~


James