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Mixed screen or hedgerow #774777

Asked October 09, 2021, 12:53 PM EDT

I need to fill about 100 feet on side of my property with either a hedgerow or mixed screen to hide my neighbors yard. She planted Giant Cane which has spread to our home. We cut back and sprayed the cane and pulled roots. We are planning to have a trench dug and a 24" bamboo root barrier installed. We live in Fallston, Harford County. Can you recommend mostly evergreen shrubbery (some deciduous) that we can plant as a mixed screen or hedgerow. Thanks. Appreciate any suggestions that you can give.

Harford County Maryland

Expert Response

Hi,

Your question indicates that you are looking for a plant or plants to form a visual screen o that is evergreen and easy to care for. If you are looking for a hedge or row of plants, you might find this link to Mixed Privacy Screens of interest. While one often sees a hedge of a single species, a mixed border would be more visually pleasing. The tree and shrub charts in the article give information about height, width, light exposure, and deer resistance.

When planting a screen, consider the mature width of each plant. It might take a while to fill in, but the effect and health of the plants will be much better if given the room each plant needs. It is important to choose a plant (or plants) that is (are) appropriate for the amount of light available.

Thank you for your question and good luck in choosing the perfect plants for your situation.

Barbara

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For more information on a variety of yard and garden topics, visit the HGIC website and our blog, Maryland Grows. Replied October 11, 2021, 7:18 PM EDT
Is there anything native that is similar to skip or cherry laurel (evergreen fast growing to at least 6-8') that is not poisonous that you could recommend?


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The Question Asker Replied October 12, 2021, 11:15 AM EDT

The first two natives are recommended in the Privacy Screen article. Additionally, the second two are recommended by the Maryland Native Plant Society.

Common Name

Botanical Name

Height

Width

Sun/Shade

Native to MD

Deer Resistant

Inkberry Holly

Ilex glabra

5-8'

5-8'

FS to Part Shade

Yes / C

Yes

Wax Myrtle, Southern Bayberry

Morella cerifera

6-15'

10-15'

FS to Part Shade

Yes / C

Yes

Mountain Laurel

Kalmia latifolia

12-20'

FS to Part

Yes

Yes

Great Rosebay

Rhododendron maximum

3-10'

FS to Part / Shade

Yes

No

You can find more information on pages 45 to 57 of the publication Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Landscaping.

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For more information on a variety of yard and garden topics, visit the HGIC website and our blog, Maryland Grows. Replied October 12, 2021, 12:02 PM EDT

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