Arborvitae Hedge ' Emerald Green'
I need advice on a privacy hedge for my back yard.
I need privacy from my neighbors and I have a shallow backyard. I would like an evergreen hedge that is 10 feet tall but no more than 4 feet wide. Of course I'd like something fast growing. Does anyone have any better ideas then Arborvitae Hedge ' Emerald Green'? I am not a huge fan but don't anything else. I love hollies, but do they grow fast and are there any tall and narrow varieties? Thanks, Phil |
Arborvitae Hedge ' Emerald Green'
I would like an evergreen hedge that is 10 feet tall but no more than 4 feet
wide. Does anyone have any better ideas then Arborvitae Hedge ' Emerald Green'? 'Emerald' arborvitae is a lovely year round hedge, but it is not fast growing. I have a hedge of it I planted about 6 years ago. It will not be 10 feet tall for another 6 or 10 years. I solved the problem meanwhile by planting a vine on the fence. That should fill in in a couple of years. If the area has full sun, consider one of the very narrow junipers, like 'Skyrocket.' Iris, Central NY, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40 "If we see light at the end of the tunnel, It's the light of the oncoming train." Robert Lowell (1917-1977) |
Arborvitae Hedge ' Emerald Green'
your zone would help
Taking a walk today, I saw that someone had planted a hedge of Schipka laurels as a hedge. I thought it was a bit marginal here for hedging, but it was glorious to see the glossy fairly bright broad-leaf evergreen leaves today instead of the ubiquitous arborvitaes and Oregon Grapes, and it didn't appear to have any leaf or limb damage. I am on the border of zone 5/6. Greg "Phil" wrote in message om... I need advice on a privacy hedge for my back yard. I need privacy from my neighbors and I have a shallow backyard. I would like an evergreen hedge that is 10 feet tall but no more than 4 feet wide. Of course I'd like something fast growing. Does anyone have any better ideas then Arborvitae Hedge ' Emerald Green'? I am not a huge fan but don't anything else. I love hollies, but do they grow fast and are there any tall and narrow varieties? Thanks, Phil |
Arborvitae Hedge ' Emerald Green'
Like others have already posted, Emerald Green is not a fast growing
arborvitae. The cultivar 'Nigra' is a good fast grower. Bianca Long Island Zone 6-7 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- |
Arborvitae Hedge ' Emerald Green'
Beware of fast growing plants. When they get to the desired height, they don't
automatically stop growing but will continue to grow and require heavy pruning every year there after. If you want a quicker arborvitae hedge and you can afford it, by larger plants. JAB flicker wrote: Like others have already posted, Emerald Green is not a fast growing arborvitae. The cultivar 'Nigra' is a good fast grower. Bianca Long Island Zone 6-7 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- |
Arborvitae Hedge ' Emerald Green'
2 years ago I planted 18 Pyramidal Arborvitae - my neighbor had a
"camper" in his yard which I didn't want to see. They have grown up about 2 feet so far and seem to be about 3-4 feet wide. I am extremely happy with the privacy they have provided and not one of them died! When I purchased the plants they were approx 5-6 feet tall. They have definitely done their job! just a suggestion... |
Arborvitae Hedge ' Emerald Green'
I did the same, but mine haven't grown a bit! Any suggestions?
"michele" wrote in message m... 2 years ago I planted 18 Pyramidal Arborvitae - my neighbor had a "camper" in his yard which I didn't want to see. They have grown up about 2 feet so far and seem to be about 3-4 feet wide. I am extremely happy with the privacy they have provided and not one of them died! When I purchased the plants they were approx 5-6 feet tall. They have definitely done their job! just a suggestion... |
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