Re: Hedge Question

Jesse, I don't recall your zone exactly, but have you considered
Longstalk Holly? Grows to 15 feet and appears to have non-sharp leaves.
Would that be tall enough for your windbreak hedge?

See it at MOBOT:
http://snipurl.com/3dbk

What ultimate height are you looking for?  
ooops!  "LSH Best in locations protected from cold winter winds."  Guess it wouldn't make a good windbreak.

What ultimate height are you looking for? 
Kitty
> O.K., I know you all are a WEALTH of information...and I've looked but must 
> confess not diligently because time has not allowed it...but I am looking 
> for a shrub that would make a good privacy hedge and windbreak.  I would 
> like for it to stay green year round (boxwood grows so SLOWLY though) and 
> maybe have some interesting color or flowers.  Any suggestions for a FAST 
> growing, easy to establish hedge-type plant?  Thanks.
> 
> 
> Jesse R. Bell
> 
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