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Best shade tolerant plant for year around privacy fence
Posted on 4/15/23 at 4:08 pm
Posted on 4/15/23 at 4:08 pm
I have a ~10ft section of my backyard that needs foliage for privacy year around. There is not much sun on this side of the house, maybe a couple hours per day. Looking for something that grows fast and can be hedged to keep below 6ft tall
ETA- located in Madisonville so fairly heat tolerant and can handle freezing temp in winter
ETA- located in Madisonville so fairly heat tolerant and can handle freezing temp in winter
This post was edited on 4/15/23 at 4:11 pm
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Posted on 4/15/23 at 4:38 pm to TigerTatorTots
Dwarf bamboo's fits your requirements. Some might even grow to a height you like where you don't need to bother topping them.
Posted on 4/15/23 at 4:55 pm to armsdealer
I don’t mind hedging, I have a bunch of boxwoods that I top every 3 or so months. I could maybe let something get to 8ft instead of 6ft. Just wouldn’t want something higher than my ladder could handle
Posted on 4/15/23 at 6:28 pm to TigerTatorTots
Taller than what you’re looking for probably but I’ve been very happy with my clumping bamboo.
I believe the bamboo nursery in fulsom is still around. That guy was growing tons of varieties
I believe the bamboo nursery in fulsom is still around. That guy was growing tons of varieties
Posted on 4/15/23 at 7:42 pm to TigerTatorTots
cast iron plant is a classic shade foliage choice
Posted on 4/16/23 at 3:53 pm to TigerTatorTots
Holly.
Posted on 4/16/23 at 3:59 pm to TigerTatorTots
Is there a fence? If so, star jasmine creates a nice visual block.
Posted on 4/16/23 at 6:07 pm to TigerTatorTots
I’d like to say Pride of Mobile azaleas for the beautiful showing of flowers about a month or so ago, but I never see them in nurseries anymore.
Tall, wide, sun or shade.
Tall, wide, sun or shade.
Posted on 4/16/23 at 6:22 pm to TigerTatorTots
It's hard to beat azaleas. Low maintenance, looks great, enjoys the shade, can easily keep it around 6ft, will be nice and full to create some privacy, and its a native plant.
Posted on 4/16/23 at 8:08 pm to TigerTatorTots
Dwarf Burford Holly will get 10' tall but is easy to keep at 4-6' tall. It's a super tough plant that can take full sun or full shade
Japanese yew is another option.
Dwarf Palmetto if you want a tropical look
Japanese yew is another option.
Dwarf Palmetto if you want a tropical look
Posted on 4/17/23 at 8:38 am to TigerTatorTots
Japanese Yew
Posted on 4/17/23 at 3:37 pm to Zappas Stache
quote:I did some research and these seem like a solid choice. How fast do they grow? I can't seem to find a ft or in per year growth rate. Ideally I'd want something that will have good coverage after a couple years
Dwarf Burford Holly
Posted on 4/17/23 at 9:34 pm to TigerTatorTots
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How fast do they grow? I can't seem to find a ft or in per year growth rate
They grow fast but I don't know ft per year data. They will have good coverage in 2 years.
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