Evergreen Screening for Pool Privacy in Central New Jersey

Create a Living Screen, Not a Distraction

Plant a mixed evergreen hedge between pool and street for privacy and beauty.

Recommended Species (Zone 6b)

• Blue Spruce (Picea pungens 'Glauca')
• Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis 'Emerald Green' or 'Green Giant')
• Privet (Ligustrum – semi-evergreen)
• Thuja (Thuja plicata)

Design Tips

• Stagger in a zigzag pattern for depth and faster fill.
• Mix 2–3 species to reduce disease risk and add texture.
• Space 4–6 ft apart for hedge; 8–10 ft for specimen clusters.
• Any color combination works; blue + green + gold adds interest.

A solid screen is more effective than hoping passersby look at a "distraction."