Turn your backyard into a secluded hideaway.
Fast-growing privacy trees will give your yard a natural barrier that makes it feel like aprivate getaway.
Some privacy trees will grow upwards rapidly, reaching heights of 30 feet or more.
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Others will spread into a shrub-like habit unless pruned.
Assess the space you have and decide the best shape and mature size for your yard.
Then, think about sun exposure and soil.
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Lastly, look at how quickly the tree grows.
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These full evergreens resemble a Christmas tree, giving them a timeless landscaping look.
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These easy-to-grow evergreens can add 3 to 5 feet per year, eventually reaching 40 to 60 feet tall.
They look particularly sophisticated lined up in an orderly row, where they form a lush fence of greenery.
Its white blossoms make it a striking tall drink of water in your backyard landscape.
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), and they won’t spread wider than 10 feet at their largest.
They add 1 to 3 feet in height per year before reaching a whopping 50 to 115 feet tall.
These evergreens can reach 30 to 40 feet tall, forming a pyramid shape as they reach upwards.
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While they’re easygoing with their soil requirements, they do require full sun.
American Holly
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Holly isn’t just for Christmas!
American holly is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach towering heights of 15 to 30 feet.
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Holly grows quickly and provides your landscape with gleaming dark green leaves throughout the year.
It can grow to 65 feet tall, adding 1 to 2 feet per year.
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