Planting trees as a privacy fence is an excellent way to add seclusion to your yard while increasing its aesthetic value․ This guide breaks down several tree options for a property line fence․ When implemented properly‚ privacy trees offer a natural fence to block out noise and unsightly views․ They provide life‚ color‚ and texture to your outdoor space‚ making it peaceful and inviting․ They can also provide living walls‚ softening hard lines and noise in your oasis․ In this article‚ we will review some of the most beautiful privacy trees to plant along your fence line‚ as well as some that you can find at Tennessee Nursery that look great and serve their purpose․
Benefits of Planting Privacy Trees Along Your Fence Line
If you want a plant that will provide year-round privacy‚ plant an evergreen shrub․ Evergreens retain their foliage year-round‚ unlike trees that are deciduous plants which lose their leaves in the fall․ This means that your home will not be visible from the outside at any time of year․ Especially popular are trees such as the Eastern Red Cedar and the Leyland Cypress․ The Eastern Red Cedar is tolerant of drought‚ cold and has very fine and dense needles which help form a good barrier․ The Leyland Cypress is a hardy tree that grows quickly‚ reaching up to 70 feet in height making it one of the fastest growing privacy trees on the market․ As groupings‚ evergreen family members create the perfect green wall to increase the privacy of your yard․
EASTERN RED CEDAR TREE
Best Tall Trees to Block Views and Reduce Noise
If height is the goal‚ the tallest privacy trees are the ones to consider․ With a tall upright growth habit‚ the Thuja Green Giant makes an ideal privacy tree․ Another option is the Leland cypress․ They grow moderately quickly at four to 10 inches a year․ They grow to be either 50 or 60 feet tall․ Arborvitae trees can also grow tall and narrow so your plants won't take up too much space in your backyard while providing you with privacy from your neighbors․ Not only do these trees provide privacy from curious neighbors‚ but they also provide a stunning backdrop that improves the depth and beauty of your landscape design․
Living Fence Trees for Beauty and Privacy
If you are looking for a sustainable living option for a fence that also provides privacy‚ consider living fence trees․ Living fence trees are a group of trees that provide privacy and security․ Red Maple and Flowering Dogwood trees provide colorful foliage in the spring and summer‚ as well as provide privacy from the outside of your yard‚ while also attracting birds and pollinators with their colorful flowers․ Opting for native or locally suitable sources will fit with your surroundings while providing a feeling of privacy‚ and acting as a small patch of friendly ground for local wildlife‚ too․
RED MAPLE TREE - ACER RUBRUM
Pine Trees That Create Beautiful Living Fences
The needle foliage of pine trees adds another texture to the garden‚ and they can also form effective screens․ The Eastern White Pine is one of the most reliable for this function․ They are characterized by their tall‚ straight trunk‚ soft flexible needles that are bright green throughout the year․ They grow quickly‚ the tree's dense branches providing a wall of protection․ Another great choice is the Loblolly Pine․ The way that these trees grow‚ they tend to grow in a more disorganized way‚ which is a great addition if you are looking for a more natural or forest-style fence․ Both of these trees are good for creating privacy and a relaxing environment․
. EASTERN WHITE PINE TREE
Conifers Make Excellent Privacy Screens
The conifer group is ideal for privacy hedging as they are sturdy and attractive․ The foliage of most conifer hedges is very dense‚ including the Canadian Hemlock and the Norway Spruce‚ making them ideal for blocking wind and weather․ They have moderate growth rates but can reach impressive heights‚ ensuring privacy hedging in a matter of years․ Norway Spruce is not as formal or stiffly upright as many privacy trees because of the drooping branches․ Conifers are tolerant of a wide variety of soil types and will thrive in a broad range of growing conditions․ Because of this‚ conifers will work well in just about any type of landscaping scheme‚ and are a good choice to make a long lasting privacy screen or fence line․
Types of Privacy Trees to Choose From
The best privacy trees for a fence line will provide you with your very own piece of privacy paradise․ These could be either various types of evergreens like the Eastern Red Cedar or Leyland Cypress which provide a year-round cover‚ or tall trees such as the Thuja Green Giant․ Other living fence options include Red Maples with an impressive variety of colors and pine and other conifers‚ which add additional interest and unique shapes to the landscape․ A well-designed garden can provide privacy‚ beauty‚ and a sense of calm‚ while allowing you to be sheltered from the outside world and enjoy nature right outside your doorstep if your plants are carefully chosen․
