I'm looking for hedge or bush to provide some privacy...?

Question

Hi, I need a hedge or bush that will provide some thick cover from the neighbors as I'm sitting on my front porch steps.

I need something that is EVERGREEN, and something that GROWS FAST IN FULL SHADE. The hedge or bush musn't exceed ten feet in height. I'm thinking of something about six to eight feet when matured, and nothing poisonous or thorny.

Any answers?

Answer 1

Choisya tenata, also known as Mexican orange blossom, is a good choice - it has lovely white flowers in the late spring, early summer and will also bloom again in Autumn if you are lucky! It really does smell of oranges too! It doesn't mind a good hard pruning and will quickly put on growth to hide the fact it's been pruned.

Answer 2

Hi,

Without knowing what USDA Zone you're in, I'm only taking a guess as to what will grow in your area...but here goes!

There's really no evergreen that grows in full shade, but yews (Taxus species) will tolerate more shade than other evergreens, and are often used in urban areas due to their tolerance of pollution. They can also be sheared to the height and width that you need. When you go to the nursery, be sure to specify that you need an upright variety, because yews come in many shapes...you don't want to bring home a spreading yew!

Perhaps you'd be better off constructing a trellis, and planting a shade-loving vine on it? Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) and Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) and English Ivy (Hedera helix) all tolerate shade, and hold some of their leaves in the winter. The first two also turn cherry red in the fall.

I hope this helps!

Answer 3

Rosemary makes a wonderful hedge when fully grown. It'll reach about 6 feet in height plus it smells great and provides herb for cooking as well. It's evergreen as well and tolerates the cold well. It's consider winter hardy to zone 7-9.

Answer 4

Consider an alternative to bushes.
The fastest and easiest screen is a lattice partition. Then grow an ivy or shade loving creeping vine suitible for your Zone - climate up the lattice or maybe a wrought iron piece. You may even like a piece of Artwork that works well with the color your home. It will look more inviting to the neighbors than a screen and still afford you the privacy you desire.

Answer 5

Look into hollies....like Fosters Holly, Nellie Stevens, or Savannah. Also you could go red cedars or cypress. Wax myrtle may also suit your needs.

Answer 6

Privet hedge. Cheap, fast growing, trim as
you like

Answer 7

well you can check at a home depot store

Answer 8

go to lows or homedepot or something like that and ask them there to help u