Great Fast-Growing Trees to Plant for Privacy and Screening

Enjoy peaceful R&R sessions with trees ensuring your privacy.

Sometimes, the sun beckons you to relax and lounge under its rays when the weather is nice outside. However, imagine how you would feel if you managed to set up a cot or reclining chair in your backyard. You put your feet up and get ready to get cozy with a book or a nap.

But all of a sudden, the sound of barking dogs from your neighbor passing by wrenches you out of your relaxing respite. Not only that, but that neighbor decides to hang out by your fence and tries to chat you up. There goes your tranquil and peaceful time.

If you want to ensure the secluded quality of your yard for some much-needed R&R, then you can use trees! But why use trees for privacy and screening for your home when you can use walls and fences?

Here are some benefits of using trees for screening and privacy.

Block unwanted stares. It’s rude to stare at people since it can be a sign of disrespect and can cause anxiety for the other person. It works the other way around as well. So if a neighbor or passerby constantly stares at you, you might feel disrespected and anxious. With trees around, you can block their views and end unwanted stares.

Reduce noise pollution. According to a research done by Forest Research, you can reduce noise pollution by 50% just by planting trees and shrubs on your property. They act as a barrier and a buffer between the noisemakers and the listener, bringing you the peace you need to relax.

They add value and beauty to your yard. In a landscape design, trees create boundaries in your garden, creating a line between your property, flower beds, and more. They give a sense of peace and elegance to your yard. They also provide you shade and improve the air quality around you.

Trees to Plant for Privacy and Screening

Now you know the benefits of using trees to secure your privacy in your yard, you’re ready for some tree planting. Here are some of the trees you can add to your home.

Green Pillar Pin Oak

A fast-growing variety of oak trees, the Green Pillar Pin Oak tree can grow up to 60 feet tall with a  20 foot canopy spread, lasting at least 150 to 200 years. If you are busy and you They’re recommended if you have vertical accent hedges already in your yard.

Tower Poplar

Growing 5 feet a year, Tower Poplars grow around 50 feet tall with a canopy width of 10 feet. Under ideal conditions, these trees can live up to 60 years. They have dense columnar forms, don’t produce fluff, don’t need pruning, and don’t require much maintenance. They also have a high tolerance to droughts and poor soil, making them best suited to homes that experience droughts or have poor soil quality.

Columnar Blue Spruce

The Columnar Blue Spruce is the best addition to their garden for homes with smaller yards or landscapes. Growing up to 15 to 20 feet tall and a spread of 6 feet. It has a pyramid-like tree with bright silver-blue needles. They might be a little slow compared to the other trees on this list, but they’re easy to grow. They can also be a great screen and barrier against winter winds when planted 5 feet apart from trunk to trunk.

Emerald Cedar

The Emerald Cedar is an evergreen cedar that grows up to 20 feet tall with 4 feet canopy spread. However, you can keep these trees at 5 to 6 feet tall. Like the Columnar Blue Spruce, they have a pyramidal form, and their dense emerald color darkens as they age. Also, the color stays a vibrant green even in winter.

Before you start planting, you must consider the condition of your soil, the space available on your property, and your weather conditions. This way, you can narrow down a suitable tree from the variety listed in this blog that can help with your privacy and screening needs for your home.

Do you want to know the perfect tree for your place? Contact our arborists at Kanata Tree Service Masters, and we’ll gladly give you suggestions and advice regarding trees and tree care!