Hybrid evergreens

[Ace12]

Hi guys, I'm looking for a fast growing evergreen to plant in a row for a privacy fence. Any reccomendations? How fast do the Hybrid evergreens grow?

 

[S Mc]

How big of an area are you talking about? There are several fast growing evergreens which might be perfect; however, the size of the area, hardiness zone, climate, soil, irrigation capabilities, etc., are all factors in giving you an informed answer.

So if you don't mind, more specifics?

Sylvia

 

[Ace12]

A row about 60-75 ft. in length. Not sure on hardiness or soil. All I can tell you is it's in NW corner of Georgia. I can reach it with a hose to water them.

 

[Elmore]

Thuja Plicata 'Green Giant'

Or 'Clemson Select' or...?
How about a broadleaf? Perhaps Illicium parviflorum.

http://www.ag.auburn.edu/hort/landscape/dbpages/201.html

 

[Ed Roland]

Good call Elmore. The anise is hearty and smells quite nice when you make pruning cuts. I just got back from a walk, coastal southern NC, and noticed several nice specimens.

 

[Ace12]

I like the looks of this better. I think its called a Thuja
http://www.fast-growing-trees.com/ThujaGiant.htm

I will take a look at the anise also.

 

[S Mc]

Yes the Green Giant is an excellent suggestion. Just a couple of comments to be alert to. These will be 5-6' wide or wider at the base so allow plenty of side room when planting close to a property line.

The link you supplied also stated that deer leave these trees along. That is not necessarily true, so if you have deer in your area, protect them (the new trees) or you may find your investment munched.

Just for comparison you may also want to look into the Leyland Cypress. Another fast growing, low maintenance (as far as disease free) hedging plant. Grows well in the Georgia area and has many cultivars to choose from for a variety. They also grow tall and wide so the same comments apply to this as well.

Both these choices may require trimming to keep them under control, just depending how big you want them to get.

Sylvia

 

[Elmore]

Yes the Green Giant is an excellent suggestion. Just a couple of comments to be alert to. These will be 5-6' wide or wider at the base so allow plenty of side room when planting close to a property line.

The link you supplied also stated that deer leave these trees along. That is not necessarily true, so if you have deer in your area, protect them (the new trees) or you may find your investment munched.

Just for comparison you may also want to look into the Leyland Cypress. Another fast growing, low maintenance (as far as disease free) hedging plant. Grows well in the Georgia area and has many cultivars to choose from for a variety. They also grow tall and wide so the same comments apply to this as well.

Both these choices may require trimming to keep them under control, just depending how big you want them to get.

Sylvia

Leyland cypress, unfortunately, are experiencing many problems in the southeast.
Another choice would be wise.
How about native junipers...Juniperus virginiana - Eastern Red Cedar. Not a whole lot in commerce but easily found throughout the countryside, in fields and in ditches. Simply dig them up and transplant them.


http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/A/ANR-1160/

 

[treeseer]

Juniperus virginiana - Eastern Red Cedar. Not a whole lot in commerce but easily found throughout the countryside, in fields and in ditches. Simply dig them up and transplant them.

Yes!

Sylvia, leylands have major problems here; so overplanted. See attached for notes on diseases and also on proper planting.

 

[Ace12]

I already have a few Lelands and they are experiencing problems. Some of the limbs are turning brown. Also they do not grow very fast, at least in this area anyways.

 

[S Mc]

Thanks for the correction and heads up on the Leyland cypress. I do appreciate this information as I use these forums to further my knowledge. In pursuit of BCMA status we are required to have a generalized knowledge nationwide, not just in our own little part of it. So will make appropriate notes in my reference material.

Sylvia