Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Privacy trees

Q: Does anyone have recommendations on northwest native species which grow fast and can be used for a privacy screen? Has anyone tried bamboo for privacy screen between two houses?

A: Bamboo is a not recommended because it is very invasive, unless you grow it in a planter or protect the ground around it up to a depth of 18” or more.

I’ve found several other good recommendations in the “Sunset Western Garden” book: http://www.amazon.com/Sunset-Western-Garden-Kathleen-Brenzel/dp/0376039175/ref=pd_sim_b_3_img/002-3148564-1701610

A: English Laurel grows fast, is evergreen and fairly impenetrable visually. It will get quite large and I don’t know if it’s native.