Privacy Hedges

For most people the best privacy hedges are those that grow very fast, but keep in mind that most fast growing privacy trees grow very large. So, the best privacy hedge for you may be something that reaches a more reasonable size. If you have problems with deer the best choice for you may be a privacy shrub that is deer resistant. Read more on deer resistant privacy trees.

After your privacy plants have become well established (1 to 2 years) you can start to prune them into a hedge if desired. Shape them by shearing the tops and sides, leaving them wider at the base. If you aren’t looking for a perfect hedge shape or a certain height, most privacy trees do not need to be pruned to achieve the desired effect.