Natural Privacy Screen for Washington DC Area

Japanese Privet (Ligustrum japonicum) is fast, dense, evergreen to 8-10 ft, non-prickly. Wax Myrtle (12 ft) is another good choice. Leyland Cypress and Emerald Arborvitae are slower. Prepare soil: clear, till 4-6 inches, add conditioner and manure, mulch with shredded pine bark, water daily initially.