What can I plant as a screen that will be 10' to 12' in Southern California?

Question

I need an evergreen quick growing screen. The location is sunny and faces West.

Answer 1

I'd choose 5 gallon oleanders hands down for a number of reasons: reasonably priced, readily available, grow quickly and quickly fulfill their landscape function, don't get too tall, drought tolerant, disease resistant, produce blossoms that last all summer, they thrive in Southern California's climate, and don't require excessive pruning.

I would not mix colors for a screen. I'd choose bright pink and pair them with rose impatiens growing at the base in the shade.The blossoms are so similar in color and form. It's a refined look easily achieved for a garden or patio. White oleanders grow a little taller than the pink ones and also look wonderful with white impatiens. White blossoms are especially nice in evening gardens in the moonlight.

Dark red blossoms are nearly invisible, peach blossoms seem to burn and tend to look dirty, light pink are find but not as lively.

Answer 2

Evergreen as in the tree or just a plant that is always green? If it is a plant that is always green, I would suggest alot of morning glorys. They are cheap and easy to grow. If you want more than you have, all you have to do is cut a couple of peices off a big one and put it in water. It will have roots in 2-4 days.From there you can put it in a pot or directly in the soil. They are great at catching dust and will made great shade. If it is the tree I would suggest a juniper. They can be pretty slow to grow though.

Answer 3

Juniper bushes

Leyland Cypress trees

Gardenia bushes

Lorapetalum bushes