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Privacy Hedge...
Hi, I'm seeking advice on what to use for a privacy hedge. I'm in zone 5, length of hedge will be about 40', in full sun, would like a fast grower (4'-6' in three years or so). Would prefer evergreen, but not a must. Was thinking about Privet, but from what I've read it sounds like it's invasive, burdensome, and high maintenance. Maintenance doesn't bother me much, but I don't think my neighbor would appreciate something that would spread into his yard. Any input appreciated. Chris Swartz |
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"Chris S." wrote: Hi, I'm seeking advice on what to use for a privacy hedge. I'm in zone 5, length of hedge will be about 40', in full sun, would like a fast grower (4'-6' in three years or so). Would prefer evergreen, but not a must. Was thinking about Privet, but from what I've read it sounds like it's invasive, burdensome, and high maintenance. Maintenance doesn't bother me much, but I don't think my neighbor would appreciate something that would spread into his yard. Any input appreciated. Chris Swartz You don't mention the desired ultimate height, but Euonymus 'Manhattan' may work. Most other evergreens hardy enough for your climate will grow relatively slowly, but you can always resort to arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis). There is a good reason these are such commonplace hedge plants - narrow form, good hardiness, adaptable to range of conditions - and various cultivars can put on rather rapid growth. You can also get them inexpensively at a pretty good size - 5-6 footers are pretty common. pam - gardengal |
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Wax Myrtle may be the ticket is its hardy to Zone 5.
"Chris S." wrote in message ... Hi, I'm seeking advice on what to use for a privacy hedge. I'm in zone 5, length of hedge will be about 40', in full sun, would like a fast grower (4'-6' in three years or so). Would prefer evergreen, but not a must. Was thinking about Privet, but from what I've read it sounds like it's invasive, burdensome, and high maintenance. Maintenance doesn't bother me much, but I don't think my neighbor would appreciate something that would spread into his yard. Any input appreciated. Chris Swartz |
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"Berob" wrote in message r.com...
Wax Myrtle may be the ticket is its hardy to Zone 5. "Chris S." wrote in message ... Hi, I'm seeking advice on what to use for a privacy hedge. I'm in zone 5, length of hedge will be about 40', in full sun, would like a fast grower (4'-6' in three years or so). Would prefer evergreen, but not a must. Was thinking about Privet, but from what I've read it sounds like it's invasive, burdensome, and high maintenance. Maintenance doesn't bother me much, but I don't think my neighbor would appreciate something that would spread into his yard. Any input appreciated. Chris Swartz Hi Chris I have had a privet hedge as a boundary for a long time and is not a problem I cut it once to twice a year and give it a good haircut about every 5 years to keep it really trim it was about 6 feet but I chopped it down to 4 feet and its fine hope this helps regards Linda |
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Chris S. wrote:
Hi, I'm seeking advice on what to use for a privacy hedge. I'm in zone 5, length of hedge will be about 40', in full sun, would like a fast grower (4'-6' in three years or so). Would prefer evergreen, but not a must. Was thinking about Privet, but from what I've read it sounds like it's invasive, burdensome, and high maintenance. Maintenance doesn't bother me much, but I don't think my neighbor would appreciate something that would spread into his yard. What's adjacent on his side? Plain lawn? Does he mow it on an average basis? Should be no problem. At any rate, why not ask if he too wouldn't mind a privacy hedge, at no expense on his part? |
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I have had a privet hedge as a boundary for a long time and is not a
problem I cut it once to twice a year and give it a good haircut about every 5 years to keep it really trim it was about 6 feet but I chopped it down to 4 feet and its fine hope this helps I wouldnt use Privet at all, it is really annoying and bothersome for anyone with hayfever. Makes my nose stream as soon as I get near it... -- Anna Merchant http://www.thecotfactory.co.nz If electricity comes from electrons, does that mean that morality comes from morons? |
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Was thinking about Privet, but from what I've read it sounds like it's invasive, burdensome, and high maintenance. Maintenance doesn't bother me much, but I don't think my neighbor would appreciate something that would spread into his yard. Any input appreciated. Chris Swartz I am zone 5 Connecticut and we love our Privets. During the summer months we trim them monthly to keep them neat; it's the only formal aspect of the garden. Our privet are currently about 10 foot tall and 2 and 1/2- 3 foot wide and about 40 foot long. They don't spread from the ground, only in size as the branches grow. They are high maintenance in their need to be trimmed though they can be let to grow wild but I would think they would get large. They bloom and actually have small berries. Ours are grown in together quite thick and even give some privacy during the winter.... the sparrows roost in them over the winter as well. Mountain laurels (Kalmia latifolia) are lovely but would need and underplanting for true privacy. Colleen Connecticut |
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