Trees for patio privacy
The Best Trees for Privacy in Your Yard
Looking for trees that provide privacy from the wrong kind of neighborhood watch?
Planting a natural privacy fence is a sustainable, eco-friendly alternative to a hardscaped privacy fence, and that’s not the only positive, according to Alex Kantor of Perfect Plants Nursery:
“The benefits of using trees for privacy are endless. They have low-maintenance qualities, help seclude you from nosy neighbors, provide lush green landscape year-round (especially if they are evergreen), shield your property from wind and noise, create shade and offer beautiful scenery to view.”
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There are a lot of options and factors to keep in mind when planning to build a tree fence. “While traditional fences can be installed almost anywhere, a ‘green fence’ needs sunlight and water to thrive,” says Missy Henriksen of the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
Find the right trees to block your neighbors with this full breakdown of the most popular privacy tree options.
Top 10 Trees for a Natural Privacy Fence
1. Eastern Redcedar
For a large, rugged privacy tree that provides full coverage, the Eastern Redcedar is the conifer for you. “Evergreen plants like broadleafs or conifers are generally a good choice for year-round effectiveness,” according to Henriksen, making this durable juniper a great tree fence option. Its red, aromatic wood and thick foliage will give your backyard an earthy fragrance and attract local birds and other wildlife.
What You Need to Know
- Height Range: 40-60 feet
- Width Range: 10-20 feet
- Sunlight Guidelines: Full to partial (4 to 8 hours of direct sun per day)
- Planting Guidelines: Eastern Redcedars can reach 60 feet high and 20 feet wide at maturity, so they’re best suited for larger backyards.
If you have the space, make sure to plant these about 20 feet apart and away from power lines or neighboring homes. - Preferred Climate: 3-9 outdoor growing zone, hardy down to -30℉. This fast-growing privacy tree is one of the hardiest and most tolerant options available, thriving in cold, hot, dry and wet areas across the country.
- Garden Styles Suited For: Natural or rustic
2. Hybrid Willow Tree
The Hybrid Willow has a growth rate of 6 to 10 feet per year, and this disease-resistant plant typically reaches its mature height in just five years. They were bred to quickly form a thick wall that blocks out neighbors and noise. These privacy trees grow well even in cold environments, and their dense foliage makes them great windbreak trees. They’re also great for drying out swampy soil.
What You Need to Know
- Height Range: 35-45 feet in rows, 75 feet alone
- Width Range: 20 feet
- Sunlight Guidelines: Full to partial (3 to 6+ hours of direct sun per day)
- Planting Guidelines: Hybrid Willows require a lot of water but can withstand periods of drought with the right maintenance.
These plants do best in mid-sized to large yards. If spaced incorrectly, they can reach a towering 75 feet in height, so to create a manageable Hybrid Willow tree fence, be sure to plant them about 5 feet apart. - Preferred Climate: 4-9 outdoor growing zone, hardy down to -20℉. Considered to be the fastest-growing privacy tree, it’s tolerant of a variety of growing conditions and can fill common trouble spots in the yard.
- Garden Styles Suited For: Traditional, contemporary or Zen
3. Leyland Cypress
One of the most popular trees for privacy, the Leyland Cypress is a beautiful, fast-growing evergreen that is great for solid, full coverage in large backyards. They have been known to reach heights of 50 feet in just 15 years. When planted in a row, they create an impenetrable mass of branches that make them great trees for screening wind, snow and even noise.
What You Need to Know
- Height Range: 40-60 feet in rows, 70 feet alone
- Width Range: 15-20 feet in rows, 30 feet alone
- Sunlight Guidelines: Full (6+ hours of direct sun per day)
- Planting Guidelines: The Leyland Cypress can handle droughts, pests and even air pollution, and their high tolerance to salt makes them good privacy trees in coastal areas.
- Preferred Climate: 6-10 outdoor growing zone, hardy down to 0℉. These are one of the fastest-growing evergreen trees and great for defining property lines as a natural privacy fence, but due to their shallow root system, these trees are not well-adapted to hot summers and are susceptible to root rot. They do best in large, well-drained yards with mild to moderate temperature highs.
- Garden Styles Suited For: Mediterranean or traditional
4. Spartan Juniper
If your yard can’t accommodate some of the larger privacy fence trees, the Spartan Juniper is a great option for mid-sized backyards. Planted in a row, Spartan Junipers provide a stately, uniform look to any backyard, and their compact foliage makes them effective windbreak trees.
What You Need to Know
- Height Range: 15 feet
- Width Range: 3-5 feet
- Sunlight Guidelines: Full (6+ hours of direct sun per day)
- Planting Guidelines: Spartan Junipers prefer dryer soil and lots of sunlight.
To prevent root rot and other ailments, make sure not to overwater them and plant them about 5 feet apart. These trees don’t do well with heavy pruning, so be sure to plant them in spaces they will fit naturally at their full size. - Preferred Climate: 5-9 outdoor growing zone, hardy down to -10℉. These are water-efficient trees which can be watered by natural rainfall after the first year of planting, though if there is a drought you should water them 1 inch per week. The Spartan Juniper can handle hot or cold temperatures and keeps its dark green color all year.
- Garden Styles Suited For: Contemporary, Mediterranean or Zen
5. Sky Pencil Holly
Looking for trees that provide privacy while taking up very little space? The Sky Pencil Holly is the right plant for you. With a mature height between 8 to 10 feet tall and a width of just 2 feet, Sky Pencil Hollies act as the ultimate space-saving privacy fence trees while still providing solid protection from wind, noise and wandering eyes.
What You Need to Know
- Height Range: 8-10 feet
- Width Range: 2 feet
- Sunlight Guidelines: Full to partial (3 to 6+ hours of direct sun per day)
- Planting Guidelines: Sky Pencil Hollies are able to thrive both in the ground and in decorative containers. Unlike their thorny cousin, the Holly Bush, their foliage is soft to the touch, making them the perfect trees for privacy on patios, urban decks and small backyards.
- Preferred Climate: 5-9 outdoor growing zone, hardy down to -10℉. These privacy trees prefer light, moist soils but are adaptable to different climates. Like many evergreens, these plants can develop root rot if overwatered, so be sure to give them a well-drained environment.
- Garden Styles Suited For: Contemporary or Zen
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6. Green Giant Thuja (Arborvitae)
The Green Giant Thuja is widely considered one of the best trees for privacy, making it a fan favorite in many backyards. “Thujas are one of our most popular trees,” says Kantor. “They are extremely fast-growing, provide privacy quickly and are also cold hardy. They can survive in a multitude of climates and are not affected by many pests or diseases.”
Their uniform, cone-like shape and consistent annual growth rate of 3 to 5 feet make for a polished tree privacy fence that requires very little pruning to maintain. You can trim the tops regularly for a classic, French Renaissance feel or leave them alone for a more natural look.
What You Need to Know
- Height Range: 30-40 feet
- Width Range: 5-8 feet in rows
- Sunlight Guidelines: Full to partial (3 to 6+ hours of direct sun per day)
- Planting Guidelines: If you like the height and density of the Leyland Cypress but don’t have the conditions to maintain it, the Green Giant is a great alternative.
Just be sure to have a defense against deer on hand, as their soft leaves and branches are irresistible to these native grazers. - Preferred Climate: 5-9 outdoor growing zone, hardy down to -10℉. These durable, fast-growing trees are tolerant to heat and humidity, as well as drought and different types of soil. However, the planting site must have proper drainage.
- Garden Styles Suited For: Contemporary, traditional or rustic
7. Emerald Green Thuja (Arborvitae)
With a mature height of just 12 to 14 feet, the Emerald Green Thuja offers the classic beauty of its giant cousin at half the size. Their controlled growth rate of just 6 to 9 inches per year makes them a great choice for landscaping areas that are limited on space.
What You Need to Know
- Height Range: 12-14 feet
- Width Range: 3-4 feet in rows
- Sunlight Guidelines: Full to partial (3 to 6+ hours of direct sun per day)
- Planting Guidelines: These beauties are a great choice for mid-sized yards, and their slender shape makes them ideal as foundation plants along the home – just be sure to give them enough room to grow vertically.
When planting these trees for privacy or wind blockage, it’s best to space them about 2 feet apart for optimal coverage. - Preferred Climate: 3-8 outdoor growing zone, hardy down to -30℉. These privacy trees are very adaptable, resistant to snow and ice, drought-tolerant and will thrive in most climates.
- Garden Styles Suited For: Contemporary, Mediterranean, Zen or rustic
8. Flowering Dogwood
Flowering Dogwoods are great privacy trees for those looking for seasonal coverage with a pop of color. Dogwoods come in a variety of colors including white, pink and red, and their ornamental berries will make your backyard popular with local robins, cardinals and blue jays.
What You Need to Know
- Height Range: 15-25 feet
- Width Range: 15-25 feet
- Sunlight Guidelines: Full to partial (3 to 6+ hours of direct sun per day)
- Planting Guidelines: Dogwoods do best in large to mid-sized backyards.
Their beautiful, compact blooms are great for vertically extending an existing privacy fence when planted 20 feet apart. They can also be strategically placed for spot coverage – for instance, blocking your neighbor’s favorite view of your lawn chairs. - Preferred Climate: 5-8 outdoor growing zone, hardy down to -10℉. These trees prefer well-drained soil that is not too dry and can thrive year-round in both hot and cold climates.
- Garden Styles Suited For: Traditional or rustic
9. Weeping Podocarpus
These fast-growing, woody evergreens are a popular privacy tree choice in places like Florida and California. Weeping Podocarpus trees have plush, billowing foliage and work well as spot privacy trees or in a full natural privacy fence.
What You Need to Know
- Height Range: 35-45 feet
- Width Range: 10-20 feet
- Sunlight Guidelines: Full to partial (3 to 6+ hours of direct sun per day)
- Planting Guidelines: These plants will do best on large properties and should be planted 10 to 15 feet away from homes and other buildings.
When planting in a row, allow about 5 to 10 feet of space between each tree. - Preferred Climate: 9-11 outdoor growing zone, hardy down to 20℉. This tree’s drought tolerance, preference for dry soil and ability to thrive in mildly salty conditions make it an ideal choice for southern and coastal areas.
- Garden Styles Suited For: Tropical, contemporary or rustic
10. Goldspire Ginkgo
For privacy trees that are as beautiful as they are functional, try lining your yard with Goldspire Ginkgo. These unique trees take on a narrow, pyramidal shape with their deep green summertime leaves giving way to stunning golden hues each fall.
What You Need to Know
- Height Range: 14-16 feet
- Width Range: 5-6 feet
- Sunlight Guidelines: Full to partial (3 to 6+ hours of direct sun per day)
- Planting Guidelines: The Goldspire Ginkgo is a durable, smog-resistant tree that will do well in mid-sized backyards.
Just be careful not to confuse it for its cousin, the Ginkgo. Ginkgo trees can reach sizes of 40 to 60 feet, and their berries smell awful. Goldspire Ginkgos are specifically bred for their smaller, slender shapes and lack the pungent fruit of their cousins. - Preferred Climate: 4-9 outdoor growing zone, hardy down to -20℉. This versatile, low-maintenance privacy tree thrives in a wide variety of climates. Natural rainfall should supply its water needs after the first year of planting, though the soil must have proper drainage.
- Garden Styles Suited For: Zen or traditional
What are the Best Privacy Trees for Your Backyard?
“When selecting plants for a fence, it’s important to take into consideration the specific region of the country where you live,” says Henriksen. If you’re ever unsure about a tree’s fit, just ask a nearby landscape expert. They have extensive knowledge of trees that provide privacy and that will also thrive in your local climate.
Take measurements and have a few pictures of your backyard on hand so they have some idea of the space you’re working with. And always remember that good tree fences make good neighbors.
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Create a green fence with these fast-growing, low-maintenance varieties.
By Amanda Garrity
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Even if you have the loveliest neighbors on the block, it's still important to create a sense of privacy in your backyard. While you can always rely on wooden or metal fencing to get the job done, planting tall, fast-growing trees are a much prettier way to fence off your space. When planted close to one another, evergreen, cypress, flowering trees and other varieties create a lush green fence — a living wall, if you will — to separate your property from your neighbor's.
When selecting trees for privacy, figure out which USDA Hardiness zone you live in (find yours here) to ensure that the one you select can survive local winters.
Then take into account the size of your space — small backyards may require a tall and narrow option like a Italian Cypress, bigger plots of land call for trees with a wider reach like a Weeping Willow. Keep in mind that all of the trees on this list grow fairly quickly, some even growing three feet each year until they reach their mature size. Because of this, you'll want to make sure that you prune the trees regularly and space them out to prevent overcrowding.
Now, here are some of the best trees for privacy, along with their growing requirements and care instructions.
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Leyland Cypress Tree
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A few seasons after planting, this blueish-green tree will create a full green fence. When fully grown and unpruned, this pyramidal evergreen can reach 70 feet in height. Although they are fairly tolerant and low-maintenance, they grow best in zones 6-10 with partial to full sunlight and well-draining soil.
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Italian Cypress Tree
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Known for its long and skinny silhouette, this popular Cypress can squeeze into tight spaces while still giving your backyard plenty of height. Even though they don't grow wide, most trees grow up to three feet in any given year, reaching anywhere from 35 to 40 feet in 10 years. They grow best in zones 7-11, so they can handle drought conditions and thrive in full to partial sun (at least four to eight hours of sunlight daily).
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Flowering Dogwood Tree
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White flowers may only make an appearance for a month or two, but the trees offer a gorgeous backdrop all year long. Ideal for zones 5-8, these low-maintenance beauties also boast glossy green leaves in the summer and crimson berries in the fall.
Try to plant Dogwoods in the spring months when soil is moist, so that it has plenty of time to grow. FYI, it thrives as long as it has partial shade and weekly watering.
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Thuja Green Giant
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Grow a lush dark green privacy screen with ease. Once established, Thuja Green Giant grows three to five feet each year with only four hours of direct sunlight daily and regular watering during the first six months. It's resistant to most insects and disease, and grows best in zones 5-9.
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Weeping Willow Tree
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The arching branches on a Weeping Willow tree add drama and elegance to any backyard, large or small. When regularly pruned in their younger years and planted in zones 6-8, Weeping Willows can grow to be 50 feet tall.
Plant them in full sun to partial shade and make sure they are watered weekly during the first year of planting, then as needed in the tree's later years.
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Emerald Green Arborvitae
Fast Growing Trees
If your yard is on the smaller side in zones 2-8, make a privacy screen with these glossy greens. They work best in compact spaces since they grow up, not out, reaching a max of 15 feet tall. Just be sure to plant the trees at least three feet apart and in full sun or partial shade. Start by watering it twice weekly before scaling back to 1" of water each week at around the three-month mark.
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Cherry Blossom Tree
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Cover your backyard with a blanket of pink and white petals. This flowering tree is best suited in zones 5-9, reaching a height and spread up to 20 feet.
It needs at least six hours of direct sunlight daily and well-draining soil to grow and bloom.
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Nellie Stevens Holly
Fast Growing Trees
Technically, it's a shrub, but the Nellie Stevens Holly towers high, reaching 25 feet when it's fully grown. Unlike some of the other privacy trees on this list, this tolerant shrub stays green all year long, even in the heat of the summer. If you live in zones 6-9, plant each Nellie Stevens Holly at least five or six feet apart to create a living wall, ultimately reaching 15 to 25 feet in height. You can keep their natural pyramidal shape (shown here) or prune them into a tall box hedge.
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Thundercloud Plum Tree
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Don't be fooled by the name: This plum tree doesn't always bear fruit, but has leaves in a similar purple hue.
The mid-size variety reaches a height and spread of roughly 20 feet when it's fully grown, making it a colorful addition to any backyard space. It grows best in zones 5-9 with full sun and regular watering during its first year in the ground.
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Yew
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Another tall shrub makes the cut: This evergreen perennial is tolerant to handle most conditions, making it a great fit for zones 2 - 10. With full sun to shade and well-draining soil, some of the varieties can grow up to 20 feet tall and produce small red berries (similar to holly berries).
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15 Beautiful Garden Trees: Fast Growing Ornamental Trees
The backyard is not always the garden where you grow vegetables.
Many homeowners prefer a shady garden to vegetable beds. Trees add much-needed shade, privacy, and beauty to your yard. Here is a list of the most beautiful yard trees that can be grown quickly and without hassle.
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Sulange Magnolia
Soulange magnolia, with pinkish-purple cup-shaped flowers in early spring, leaves no one indifferent. Growing from 5 to 8 meters tall and thriving in the temperate and southern regions, this decoration is suitable for almost any yard.
Sugar Maple
If you want to add color and vibrancy to your backyard, sugar maple is a great choice. At 20 meters tall, the sugar maple boasts a sprawling canopy that becomes a spectacular sight in autumn. It is considered both a shade tree and an ornamental tree, so it is not surprising that in some countries it is a top favorite with gardeners.
Silver Maple
In just five years, Silver Maple will transform your backyard into a shady retreat.
The silver side of its leaves not only gave the name to this species of maple, but also gave the tree a shimmering appearance in the breeze. It has an extensive root system and a large trunk, so be sure to plant it away from sewers and paths.
Backyard privacy is especially important between nearby houses and yards. Thuja has become a popular privacy protector for a variety of reasons: a fast growing evergreen, exceptionally hardy, tolerates almost any soil, and has a beautiful conical shape. Thuja is great for hedges, screens, or as the only specimen in the backyard.
Few trees can be as romantic and elegant as cherry blossoms. These graceful trees with cascading branches adorned in spring with white or pink flowers will quickly become the highlight of any yard. Growing from 7 to 9 meters in height and up to 8 meters in width, the tree will easily fit in almost any yard. Most types of sakura survive wintering only in the southern regions of the country.
Red Oak
Red Oak takes its name from the bright color of its leaves in autumn. Popular for both its hardiness and beauty, it also grows quickly, reaching up to 20-22 meters in height at maturity. For large yards that require shade, red oak is a great choice. It feels best in the southern regions of the country, although it also grows successfully in the middle lane.
Whether you want to provide evergreen privacy to your backyard or decorate your property with an unusual ornamental plant, holly is here to help. Small white spring flowers in autumn give way to red berries that remain on the tree through the winter.
One of the first signs of spring is the brilliant purplish-pink bloom of the Cercis, but the branching pattern makes this tree as beautiful in winter as it is the rest of the year. Growing up from 6 to 9meters in height and a width of 7-9 meters, Canadian scarlet will look spectacular in any backyard.
Tulip tree
Tulip tree, Liriodendron tulipus, has a double function: both as a shade tree and as an ornament.
In spring, it blooms with flowers in the form of tulips, and in autumn it flaunts bright yellow leaves. This fast growing deciduous tree can grow over half a meter per year. It has few pest problems and can be grown in the southern regions, but it is worth remembering that the tree can reach a height of 35-36 meters.
If you're looking for a tree that will grow quickly and brighten up your backyard, consider birches. The tall and slender tree grows quickly and can reach 30 meters in height. Its green leaves turn golden yellow in autumn, contrasting with its white, flaky bark.
Apple trees
You can enjoy apple blossoms almost all year round. In spring, the flowers bloom in shades of white, pink or red depending on the variety. At the end of summer, you will notice small apples growing, which persist in winter even after the bright red and orange leaves fall from the tree. Grow apple trees in full sun with well-drained soil.
Snowflower (Chionanthus virginus)
This fringed tree feels good, blooms and bears fruit in central Russia.
It looks spectacular in early spring with its feathery white flowers, hence its name. Snowflower is resistant to pollution, making it a great choice if you live in a city or a high-traffic area. The tree will grow up to 6 meters in height and width.
If you want to attract birds and butterflies to your yard, consider planting a hawthorn tree. This small deciduous tree - no taller or wider than 10 meters - has fragrant flowers in spring and small red fruits from summer to winter that attract insects and birds. It also has gorgeous colorful fall foliage.
Irga is a small tree that looks great in the landscape at any time of the year. Resistant to most conditions, it can be grown in central Russia. This will be one of the first trees in your yard to flower in early spring and bear fruit in summer. In autumn, you can enjoy its bright red and orange leaves.
What shade trees do you grow in your garden? Share names and experiences in the comments! If you liked the article, share it with your friends on social networks!
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Create a hedge with these fast-growing, easy-care trees.
Valeria Skripko
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Even if you have the most wonderful neighbors, creating a sense of privacy in your backyard is still important. Of course, you can always install wood or metal fencing, but planting tall, fast-growing trees is a much better way to fence off your yard. Evergreen, cypress, and flowering trees planted close together create a lush green fence—a hedge, if you will—to separate your property from those of your neighbors.
When choosing trees to help make your yard more private, you need to consider whether the tree you choose can survive the local winters. Also take into account the size of the area - for small backyards, a tall and narrow tree, such as a cypress, is suitable, while large areas can be decorated with trees with a wider reach, such as Babylon willow.
Keep in mind that all the trees on this list grow quickly - some can reach a height of 1 meter in a year. So there are quite a few things to consider.
So, here are some of the best trees for the private area of the site, as well as the requirements for their cultivation and care rules.
Leyland Cypress
A few seasons after planting, this pyramidal bluish green tree will form a full green fence. After a while, it can reach 20 meters in height. Although cypress is quite hardy and unpretentious in care, it will grow best in an area with well-drained soil. He must be in the sun for at least three hours a day.
Evergreen Cypress
Known for its tall silhouette, this cypress can squeeze into any tight spaces while still helping to hide from prying eyes. Although it does not grow in width, most trees grow 1 meter per year, reaching a height of 10 to 12 meters in 10 years.
Cypress evergreen can tolerate drought and thrive with four to eight hours of sun daily.
Flowering dogwood
White flowers adorn the trees only for 1-2 months, but they will always protect the yard from unwanted looks. These unpretentious beauties in the summer can boast of their glossy green leaves, and in the fall - scarlet berries. Try to plant your dogwood during the spring months when the soil is damp to give it plenty of time to grow. By the way, for prosperity, he needs only two things: an area where the sun will fall for two to four hours a day, and weekly watering.
Thuja Green giant
Growing this lush dark green beauty is quite easy. With daily exposure to direct sunlight for four hours and regular watering for the first six months, in just one year it will grow by about 1 meter. Thuja is resistant to most insects and diseases.
Babylon Willow
Weeping Willow's curved branches add drama and elegance to any backyard, large or small.
With regular pruning of a young tree and the right location, weeping willows can grow up to 15 meters in height. They should be in direct sunlight for at least 3 hours a day. Also, during the first year of planting, they need to be watered weekly, and in subsequent years - as needed.
Western Thuja Smaragd
If you have a small yard, this glossy green thuja will definitely suit you, as it grows upwards, not wide, reaching a maximum of 4.5 meters in height. Be sure to plant trees at least 1 meter apart. Also, thuja should be in direct sunlight for more than three hours a day.
Sakura
Why not decorate your backyard with pink and white cherry blossoms. This flowering tree can reach 6 meters in height. It needs at least six hours of direct sunlight and well-drained soil daily to grow and flower.
Nelly Stevens Holly
Formally a shrub, it can grow up to 8 meters in height.
