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Privacy Trees

Privacy Trees for Sale at Nature Hills Nursery

Fast-growing privacy trees give you a living fence that’s beautiful and practical. Let your hair down and relax in a private yard with lush evergreens, or add flowering trees for privacy with a burst of seasonal color. At Nature Hills Nursery, you’ll find the best trees for screening, blocking views, and creating your own outdoor retreat.

Privacy is a continuum, after all. The spectrum ranges from castle walls to wispy, see-through screens. Choose the style and density that fits your home and landscape.

Fast-Growing Privacy Trees

Nearly Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Privacy Trees and Shrubs

Make your privacy trees and shrubs expand your living space. Strategic placement defines outdoor rooms, creates garden walls, and provides shade for entertaining, dining, or yoga. With thoughtful design, you’ll maximize every square inch of your lot and enjoy a natural privacy screen that grows with you.

Privacy Tree Tips to Add Excitement

Play with plants to reflect your personal style. Use tall trees to hide garbage cans, sheds, or compost piles. Short rows of North Pole Arborvitae or Blue Arrow Juniper make excellent green barriers.

  • Angle plantings for visual interest instead of straight lines
  • Add soft screening with Soft Serve Cypress or bold color with Plum Magic Crape Myrtle
  • Use narrow growers like Castle Wall Holly for small yards

Choose right-sized trees for your space. Filter by height on our site to find privacy trees from 12 feet to 40 feet and beyond.

What is a Privacy Tree?

Privacy trees feature dense branching, lush foliage, and moderate to tall growth. Many are fast-growing evergreen trees, but deciduous trees and even tall shrubs can provide the same effect. These trees block views, reduce noise, and anchor your overall landscape design.

Common Considerations

  • Mature height and spread
  • Density of foliage
  • Lifespan and growth speed
  • Maintenance needs
  • Drought tolerance
  • Sun requirements

For large landscapes, try graceful Weeping Willows. For smaller yards, explore our collection of Privacy Shrubs for the perfect fit.

Evergreen Privacy Trees

Evergreens give year-round structure and screening. Some favorites include:

Mix Evergreen and Deciduous Privacy Trees

Combine fast growers like Royal Empress Paulownia, Willow Hybrid, or Hybrid Poplar with slower, long-lived evergreens like Spruce or Eastern White Pine. Plant in staggered rows for a lush, layered look.

Flowering Privacy Trees

Not all privacy has to be green. Add beauty with trees like:

Spacing and Planting Tips

Proper spacing ensures a solid screen and healthy growth. Check the Plant Highlights on each product page for mature width. Plant on-center using the smallest number listed. For quicker coverage, stagger two rows in a zig-zag pattern. Read more on proper plant spacing here!

Creative Privacy Ideas

  • Create instant height with berms before planting
  • Buy larger container trees for a head start
  • Plant Eastern Red Cedar for songbird habitat
  • Use Blue Italian Cypress for a kid-friendly hide-and-seek grove
  • Layer flowering and evergreen trees for seasonal variety

Buy healthy, well-rooted privacy trees online at Nature Hills Nursery. Our wide selection of fast-growing trees and shrubs is shipped with care right to your door. Order today and enjoy a beautiful, private outdoor space tomorrow!

FAQ's for Buying Privacy Trees Online

What are the best trees for privacy in a backyard?
The best privacy trees for backyards include Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae, Leyland Cypress, Eastern Red Cedar, and Hybrid Poplars. These trees grow densely to create living walls that block unwanted views and noise.

How fast do privacy trees grow?
Some privacy trees grow up to 3 feet per year or more. Fast-growing options include Royal Empress Paulownia, Willow Hybrid, and Thuja Green Giant. These trees quickly provide shade and screening with minimal wait time.

How far apart should I plant privacy trees?
Most privacy trees should be planted based on their mature spread. Use the smallest number listed in the “spread” section of the product’s Plant Highlights. For a faster fill, stagger two rows in a zig-zag pattern to create a thicker screen.

Can flowering trees be used for privacy?
Yes! Flowering trees like Crape Myrtle, Flowering Crabapple, and Ivory Silk Lilac can add both beauty and privacy to your landscape. These trees provide seasonal color and serve as charming, soft screens within your yard.

What’s the difference between evergreen and deciduous privacy trees?
Evergreen trees, like Arborvitae and Spruce, keep their foliage year-round, offering consistent privacy. Deciduous trees, like Poplars and Paulownia, drop leaves in winter but grow quickly and can provide seasonal shade and coverage.
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