Re: Tall, thin screen
Nan Sterman wrote:
> Hi everyone!
>
> I need to create a screen to screen out my compost area. There is
> not much room, so I need something that will grow tall (maybe 10 -15
> feet) but and wide (needs to be about 15 - 20 linear feet) but not
> deep. Pretty carefree and drought tolerant. What do you think?
>
> Nan
Hi Nan,
No one has mentioned Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' as a candadate for your
tall thin screen. It is easy and fast growing, can be sheared or pruned
naturally and in my experience, has no problems. A friend has it as
garden dividing hedges in Capistrano Beach. Here it is mixed with Myrica
californica which was a little dicy to get started. But once it was, it
has had no problems. This is a beautiful tree/trained shrub with small
shining foliage and a lovely scent.
I've also seen Tristania laurina used as a screening shrub, but this
requires more clipping. All three are drought tolerant and suitable for
your medit. style garden.
Jan
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USDA zone : 10
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