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The top 5 most popular privacy trees from Nature Hills Nursery. http://www.naturehills.com/trees/privacy-trees 1. Green Giant Arborvitae - http://www.naturehills.com/arborvitae-green-giant 2. Nellie Stevens Holly - https://www.naturehills.com/holly-nellie-stevens 3. Emerald Green Arborvitae - https://www.naturehills.com/arborvitae-emerald 4. Leyland Cypress - https://www.naturehills.com/leyland-cypress 5. Cryptomeria Radicans - https://www.naturehills.com/cryptomeria-radicans Transcript: Whether you’re wanting to block an unsightly view, need a wind or noise break, or maybe you want to create a private outdoor living space, there are many options when it comes to privacy trees. #5 Cryptomeria Radicans – botanical name: Cryptomeria japonica var. sinensis Cryptomeria Radicans, also known as Japanese Cedars is a fast growing evergreen. It will grow up to 45 feet in height with a 20 foot spread. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. It’s easy to grow, tolerant of a variety of soil conditions, even including clay. #5 Cryptomeria Radicans Grow zones: 5 – 9 Fast growing evergreen Great for privacy and windbreak Adaptable to a variety of soils #4 Leyland Cypress botanical Cypress, x Cupressocyparis leylandii The Leyland Cypress is prized for its fast-growing and hardy nature. It can reach 60-90 feet in height with 15-25 foot spread. Its classic upright pyramid shape and blueish green color make this a landscapers favorite for a privacy tree #4 Leyland Cypress Grow zones 5 thru 9 Fast-Growing Lovely natural color and shape #3 Emerald Green Arborvitae Botanical Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd', The emerald green arborvitae is perfect for those who don’t want a tall tree. It keeps a tight pyramid shape & grows to about 12 to 14 feet. Space them 4 to 6 feet apart to create a dense, lush green privacy hedge. It maintains its tight form, so it rarely needs pruning. #3 Emerald Green Arborvitae Grow zones 2 – 7 Fast growing Great as a privacy hedge #2 Nellie Stevens Holly botanical name: Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens' The Nellie Stevens is THE fastest growing holly commercially available. It grows up to 3 feet a year. They grow up to 20 to 25 feet but can stand heavy pruning to keep them ay any height you desire. The classic dark green glossy leaves hollies are known for and the winter red berries make this our number 2 most popular privacy tree. #2 Nellie Stevens Holly Planting Zones: 6-9 Fast growing Shade tolerant #1 Green Giant Arborvitae – botanical: Thuja plicata 'Green Giant' Green Giant Arborvitae, also known as Thuja Green Giant, is our most popular privacy tree and for good reason. It grows up to an amazing 5 feet per year. It is the fastest growing evergreen tree. They have an enticing, cedar like aroma & thick, soft, dark green foliage. To create a beautiful living wall shielding you from unwanted views, noise and wind, you can’t go wrong with the green gisnt arborvitaes #1 Green Giant Arborviate Planting zones: 5-8 Great for privacy Fastest growing evergreen