Bush Plant
What type of bush can I plant as a privacy fence?
My husband and I have a fenced-in backyard (1/4 acre fenced) with the "metal" fence, and we have 3 dogs and our neighbor also has a dog, it's a big fight everytime they are all outside at the same time. We would also like some privacy so we were thinking about planting bushed along the sides of the fence so we wouldn't have the dog fight problem and also not be seen by the neighbors. We live in Lakeland FL, and we were thinking of some bushes that could reach about 6 ft high or more (of course we'll need to trim them), but bushes that are very thick, if you know what I mean. Not letting the neighbor peek through the hole in the bushes. What kind of bushes would you suggest?
I recommend the Russian Olive or Eleagnus. It grows 8 - 10 feet tall by 8 - 10 feet wide. It is a solid evergreen bush that actually has a silvery cast to it. It is considered a vigorous grower, making it a great bush for privacy.
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Another great plant that makes an excellent screen is the Leyland Cypress. They are thick evergreen trees that can grow up to 3' per year once established. They can reach a height of 10-15 feet by 8-10' wide.
Privet hedge is an excellent recommendation, but be wary because it loses some of its leaves over the winter making it less than ideal for privacy. Also be aware that red tip photenias are VERY suseptible for an airborn fungus that is nearly impossible to get rid of. Boxwoods make excellent thick borders as well, but are extremely slow growers.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
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