Need help picking out Bushes/Shrubs that will be good for a privacy border.

Doesn't need to be instant I live in the country and off the road, I just want a board in the front of the property.
 
Every area in the country requires different plants.... take a drive around where you live, find something that really appeals to you and get that.
 
JOE.G said:
Hi, I am Wondering what kind of bushes/shrubs would make a nice Privacy border around a property edge.
My Home and land sit off the road and I do live in the country, But I still would like to put bushes and or shrubs on the fence line near the road.

I am in NY and there will be a mixture of shade and sun, there are Oak,maple,fruit and Pine trees there now. I would like something that gets at least 6 foot tall, I would like it to stay green all year long but I can work around that.

So what do you suggest, There are animals, Wild and domestic along with farm animals to consider, I could Use fencing if need be. Thanks
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It might vary in your area I went with Leyland cypress, and Blue tipped juniper planted 5 ft apart they will provide a good screen.
 
wjjones said:
It might vary in your area I went with Leyland cypress, and Blue tipped juniper planted 5 ft apart they will provide a good screen.
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Not sure in your area but down south where I'm from I see alot of Lugustrum as well as Leland Cypress for privacy screens...depends on the look that you are going for. Lugustrum grow in pretty quick and can get tall. Those Cypress (Conifers) are good but have a shallow root system and can be invasive...have to be careful where you plant those.
 
Hey Joe-in FLA, the Cherry Laurel grows quick like a bunny...does stay green if I recall, but loves to drop LEAVES... That would be a major consideration.. How much cleanup do you have time for?

They also spread large seeds in abundance, & babies can overrun an area quickly. About the best thing I can say is they smell nice when you mow over the clippings. They will make a nice canopy when shaped, but not so good as a barrier. Just my 2 cents.
 
I just picked up some arborvitae,Rhododendron, I also was giving some Texas Lilac, azalea and Rose of Sharon. See how these do.
 
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