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I plated a row of 40 Leland Cypress trees last year. They were about 12" when I planted them. There about 15' apart from each other. They are only about 16" tall now. But I don't water them like I should, having said that they are pretty hardy little dudes. Only three didn't take. But they were kinda of dis colored when I planted them. I plan on a lot of watering now and some regular miracle grow treatments now that I have water out there.
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Pampas grass? Gets about 10ft wide
Oleander
Bamboo grows quick...but spreads
These get my vote also just as other have said.
I love Cypress tress but they will take a long time to get big enough to make a wall. I would think a couple of rows of Pine would be better and faster growing if you are in acidic soil. I assume this is in a lots of sun area also?
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My folks did the bamboo on their place and it **** sure does the job but like others have stated, it spreads and if it's in a yard where you'll be walking it could be problematic. When you trim it you can wind up with **** punji stakes on the ground and they hurt like hell if you go barefoot.
I used Wax Myrtle and it's a clear choice for me. Grows fast, thick and you cant kill the stuff. I also have some Savannah Holly that works great too. Real tall.
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Originally posted by yotethumper View PostHey folks,
I am looking to plant something that will grow fast and act as a visual barrier from the neighbors. Stand alone roughly a hundred yards long. I average 44" of rain a year so it does not have to be drought resistant but as you all know it can get a little hot in central/south Texas. Soil tests will be performed and soil will be amended as necessary.
I just have no clue what to plant. It needs to grow fast and tall.
What would you all suggest?
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Oleanders are poisonous. stay away from Red Tips;Too many pest and disease issues. Ligustrum, Wax Myrtle, Clumping Type of Bamboos(yes there are types that dont take over the world), one of the many types of Viburnum (Walter's Viburnum is a favorite of mine) and Bottlebrush would work well (just make sure not to get the dwarf), and Leyland Cypress would look great as well...
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