Plants are a versatile solution for creating natural screens and hedges in your landscape. Whether you need privacy from neighbors, a sound barrier from traffic, or simply want to hide unsightly views, the right plants can transform your outdoor space into a lush, secluded retreat. Below is a curated list of the best plants for hedging and screening, categorized by height to suit your specific needs.
Tall Hedge and Screening Plants (Over 10 Feet)
For areas where height is essential, these towering plants provide excellent coverage and a stately appearance:
- Arborvitae, Emerald Green
- Arborvitae, Excelsa
- Arborvitae, Green Giant
- Cedar, Deodora
- Cedar, Eastern Red
- Cryptomeria, Yoshina
- Cypress, Leyland
- Hemlock
- Holly, Blue Maid
- Holly, Dragon Lady
- Holly Variegated English
- Holly, Nellis Stevens
- Holly, Oakland
- Holly, Robin
- Juniper, Spartan
- Juniper, Witchia Blue
- Pine, White
- Spruce, Colorado
- Spruce, Norway
Short Hedge and Screening Plants (Under 10 Feet)
Perfect for smaller spaces, these plants provide dense coverage without overwhelming your landscape:
- Abelia varieties
- Arborvitae Globe
- Azaleas
- Barberry varieties
- Boxwood varieties
- Euonymus, Burning Bush
- Euonymus, Silver King
- Forsythia
- Holly, Blue Girl
- Holly, Blue Princess
- Holly, China Girl
- Holly, Dwarf Burford
- Holly, Inkberry varieties
- Holly, Japanese varieties
- Holly, Needle Point
- Juniper, Angelica Blue
- Juniper, Gold Lace
- Juniper, Old Gold
- Juniper, Sea Green
- Laurel, Otto Luykens
- Laurel, Schipkaensis
- Ligustrum, Curly Leaf
- Ligustrum, Swift Creek
- Nandina, Domestica
- Nandina, Gulfstream
- Purple Sand Cherry
- Rose, Knockout Varieties
- Spirea varieties
- Viburnum, Pragense
- Viburnum, Shasta
- Weigela, Wine and Roses
- Yews, Hicks
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