Landscaping to Screen a Neighbor's RV: Plant Selection and Design

A neighbor's large motor home (≈9.5 ft tall) parked in the front driveway creates a visual nuisance. The goal is year-round screening with plants, without an HOA to restrict choices.

Best Narrow Evergreen Screening Plants

• Thuja (Arborvitae) – 'Emerald Green', 'Degroot's Spire' (narrow, dense).
• Cypress – 'Italian Cypress', 'Carolina Sapphire' (fast, columnar).
• Holly – 'Sky Pencil', 'Dragon Lady' (narrow, berries).
• Privet – 'Straight Talk', 'Golden Vicary' (fast, clipable).

Critical: Match to Your USDA Hardiness Zone

Check your zone at USDA Zone Map. Plants listed for Florida (zone 9+) will not survive in Utah (zone 5) or North Dakota (zone 3).

Layered Screening Design

If space allows, combine layers for a natural look:

1. Tall narrow trees (back row).
2. Large shrubs.
3. Split-rail or lattice fence.
4. Medium shrubs.
5. Low edging plants (front).

Five layers create depth and hide the RV effectively without looking like a wall.