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Fast Growing Privacy Hedge. The latter usually reaches just 12 to 14 feet tall with a spread of 3 to 4 feet. Full to partial sun. Otherwise they can appear spindly and unattractive. This plant provides a greater level of privacy in a backyard.
Oleander Nerium oleander Oleander is a fast-growing drought-tolerant evergreen shrub with beautiful flowers some of which are fragrant. The latter usually reaches just 12 to 14 feet tall with a spread of 3 to 4 feet. Watch it burst into hues of orange red and yellow during the fall. Otherwise they can appear spindly and unattractive. 10 fast growing plants for privacy. Typically fast-growing evergreen shrubs for privacy require more maintenance to look presentable.
Schip laurel makes a durable fast-growing hedge that is ideal for privacy and for hiding fences.
If you want a bush that is more compact and do not mind waiting a bit longer Emerald Green arborvitae is a better option. It is one of the most common fast growing evergreen trees in the United States. While the bay generally wont grow as quickly as the cherry laurel - about 40cms a year is average - this can be a plus point once your hedge is fully established. Being dense it not only insulates noise but also traps dust and stops the pollution from coming in the garden. Fast growing hedges require more maintenance slower growing species require less maintenance but more time to get to the desired height if budget does not allow to buy large plants from the start. Here are some suggestions for fast-growing hedging plants all of which should put on a minimum of 30cm growth a year.