All kinds of Spring time growing questions...

[Lavndrgrl]

Hey Yall,

Down here in zone 7/8 Ms. Would like to find a 15' privacy screen hedge that stays thick all year long and is a fast grower. Going to some other sites that you all suggested as well for more info. Any suggestions?

Thanks again for such great responces.

[Lavndrgrl]

Actually my big sis says we are actually in a zone 8.

[Old Vet]

Privet hedge will do good their. It will get about 12 to 15 feet high and will keep the dust off your place if placed near a dirt road.

[Katey]

We're in the same zone, but with wet winters and dry summers (Pacific Northwest). Around here the standard privacy hedge is something they call 'laurel." It may be related to the true California bay laurel, but it's certainly not the same. Grows like mad, very thick. Leaves are big, look quite a lot like rhododendron.

[Glenda in MS]

Privet is very invasive here. Try Russian Olive Ealeagnus for a good screen. It is an attractive plant, grows fast in our climate and can tolerate our red clay pans. Old Vetmay have been referring to Lugustum, which is a privet, but does not reseed all over the place. Privet hedge in South Mississippi reseeds readily and is carried all over the place from birds and deer consuming them and then "fertilizing" their range.

[canfossi]

What about a cedar hedge? Chris

[Lavndrgrl]

Great!!! Thanks for your thoughts always appreciate you alls help.