Need to plant some trees or large shrubs

[Point Break]

You could put in Juniper. You’ll be thrilled with how fast they go up in just a couple years. Then you’ll curse them and cut them down in a couple more.

 

[Snaggletooth]

You could put in Juniper. You’ll be thrilled with how fast they go up in just a couple years. Then you’ll curse them and cut them down in a couple more.

Yews haive the saime cycle.

 

[Mrleft8]

Yews are great tree/shrubs. Some people say that Yew has properties that may prevent/cure certain cancers.
I used to like them because the berries were so soft and pulpy that when you pelted someone at the bus stop in the morning, they still had pink stains that afternoon..... Of course that went both ways.....

 

[Grande Mastere Dreade]

I’m going off the long standing truth that this group has experienced and done everything.

I had to have 20+ trees cut down. These trees were in a row and they blocked the view of my neighbors house. Much more so then I realized.

I want to plant something that will grow no more than 40 feet tall. Lots of sunshine. But they need to go at the bottom of a slope so it’s often very wet.

The previous trees were fast growing willow hybrids which got big fast and very brittle. Not a problem when they were small and shedding sticks. Became a big issue when they got big and were dropping 6” diameter branches.

Thanks

simple, clumping bamboo, it won;t spread like wild fire, can choose a variety that can grow to various heights , minimal maintenance , likes water

 

[Go Left]

Let's be clear about "Cedar" trees. There are no true Cedar trees native to North America. What many people call "Cedars" are "Eastern Red Juniper" (Juniperis Virginiana). Then you have "Atlantic White Cedar". (Chamaecyparis thyoides)
And there's "Northern White Cedar". (Thuja occidentalis) Also known as "Arbor Vitae".
Not to mention about a million others like. "Western Red Cedar" (Thuja Plicata), "Yellow Cedar" (Cupressus nootkatensis), and "Rocky Mountain Cedar". (Juniperus scopulorum) and "Port Orford Cedar" (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana)...... So let's not get all specific about habitat.

You forgot the Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica), which is quite beautiful as a specimen.

But not as a screen.

If you really want them to disappear quickly plant poplars (Populus) in a row.

 

[Wet Spreaders]

Avocado

 

[Grande Mastere Dreade]

or, get the running variety of bamboo, get the 4' bamboo heavy plastic barrier and run it on your side of the bamboo bed, leave their side open... they'll be dealing with it forever...

 

[Snaggletooth]

You forgot the Atlas Cedar (Cedrus Atlantica), which is quite beautiful as a specimen.

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[Snaggletooth]

If you really want them to disappear quickly plant poplars (Populus) in a row.
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Lombardy populars

 

[MR.CLEAN]

While y'all are at it, l'm looking for recommendations to replace a bunch of shrubs we removed in front of my porch, maybe 25 feet. Not looking for much screening, just something pleasant and not too messy. It only faces the side of a mountain and my driveway. Well drained if somewhat rocky soil, plenty of water.

Zone 4B, very little light as its on the north side of the house, needs to be hardy enough to deal with roof snow falling on it from time to time. Anything got any interesting ideas max 10-12 feet or so?

 

[Go Left]

While y'all are at it, l'm looking for recommendations to replace a bunch of shrubs we removed in front of my porch, maybe 25 feet. Not looking for much screening, just something pleasant and not too messy. It only faces the side of a mountain and my driveway. Well drained if somewhat rocky soil, plenty of water.

Zone 4B, very little light as its on the north side of the house, needs to be hardy enough to deal with roof snow falling on it from time to time. Anything got any interesting ideas max 10-12 feet or so?

I'd look for something that puts out edible (either human or bird) berries. Typically berry shrubs are not great for form or scent, but its nice to have the chickadees happy, or your pancakes tasty. There are some fairly rapidly growing and high-producing cultivars for blueberries or huckleberries that you could check on for hardiness.

 

[Go Left]

Lombardy populars

Should we ever be in a bar together, I have a pretty funny Lombardy Poplar story. An unusual source for humor, it's true.

 

[cyclone]

While y'all are at it, l'm looking for recommendations to replace a bunch of shrubs we removed in front of my porch, maybe 25 feet. Not looking for much screening, just something pleasant and not too messy. It only faces the side of a mountain and my driveway. Well drained if somewhat rocky soil, plenty of water.

Zone 4B, very little light as its on the north side of the house, needs to be hardy enough to deal with roof snow falling on it from time to time. Anything got any interesting ideas max 10-12 feet or so?

Maybe rhododendrons

 

[Mrleft8]

While y'all are at it, l'm looking for recommendations to replace a bunch of shrubs we removed in front of my porch, maybe 25 feet. Not looking for much screening, just something pleasant and not too messy. It only faces the side of a mountain and my driveway. Well drained if somewhat rocky soil, plenty of water.

Zone 4B, very little light as its on the north side of the house, needs to be hardy enough to deal with roof snow falling on it from time to time. Anything got any interesting ideas max 10-12 feet or so?

Blueberries.

 

[Mrleft8]

Maybe rhododendrons

Rhodies won't grow there. Too far north and a northern exposure.

 

[dyslexic dog]

Sorry I meant to include I am in zone 6
Can cedar handle the wet soil?

Yes, and I stayed at a Holiday Inn once. My wife is a Master Gardner in her spare time.

 

[dyslexic dog]

simple, clumping bamboo, it won;t spread like wild fire, can choose a variety that can grow to various heights , minimal maintenance , likes water

Run away, run away. Once you start it, it never goes away.

 

[Snaggletooth]

Rhodies won't grow there. Too far north and a northern exposure.

@cyclone - Zone 4 Rhodies

 

[Goodvibes]

simple, clumping bamboo, it won;t spread like wild fire, can choose a variety that can grow to various heights , minimal maintenance , likes water

I was going to say the same thing, but knew that the very mention of it would start a panic.

Bambusa Oldhamii would do the job nicely. Can go down to -9C.

 

[00seven]

Run away, run away. Once you start it, it never goes away.

Insidious shit. Near impossible to get rid of once you put it down.