American Arborvitaes are evergreen conifer trees that can grow between 40 and 60 feet. These trees are frequently used in ornamental gardening, and they have several beautiful varieties to select from. The Thuja occidentalis 'Sunkist' has yellow foliage in the spring that turns orange-yellow in the winter. This variation of the arborvitae reaches heights between 6 and 10 feet. Ideally, this plant should receive full sun to partial shade.
Boxwood plants are one of the oldest known gardening plants in existence. These shrubs prefer full sun to partial shade and are typically suited for USDA zones 5-9. Boxwoods are relatively low maintenance. They are commonly used for privacy and for creating hedges. One great boxwood variety is the Buxus 'Green Mountain.' This is considered a shrub or a small tree. It has a mature height that is between 4 and 5 feet tall.
The Pacific yew can grow as a tree or a shrub depending on where it's planted. One used as a privacy screen will look more shrub-like. Regardless, these evergreen conifers typically don't exceed 15 feet. Ideally, you should give these plants anywhere from 3 to 6 feet of space when planting. The Pacific yew is hardy for USDA zones 5-9. They are resistant to shade, wind, and dry soil.
False Holly is a slow-growing, dense, evergreen shrub. It can grow between 6 and 21 feet high and between 5 and 10 feet wide. This low-maintenance bush is tolerant of alkaline soil, though it prefers acidic. In addition, false holly doesn't have any serious disease or pest problems. You should plant these shrubs in full sun to partial shade. False hollies are hardy for USDA zones 6b-9. In the fall, these bushes produce white, aromatic flowers.
An interesting plant you can use for privacy is the hedge bamboo. These shrubs can grow between 10 and 25 feet tall with a width between 4 and 6 feet. Bamboo grows very rapidly. Each shoot will reach its maximum height within the first year. After that, all growth will be contained to the production of new leaves and branches. Hedge bamboo tolerates full sun to partial shade. You should keep the soil moist when first planting.
Cherry Laurels are evergreen shrubs that have flowers in the spring and fruit in the summer. The 'Otto Luyken' cultivar has won the Award of Garden Merit. These plants prefer well-drained soil that is high in organic matter. While this cultivar tends to be more resistant to diseases than others, it still has its share of problems. The Cherry Laurel doesn't do well with high fertilization and is susceptible to shot-hole and powdery mildew.
Cherry Laurels are evergreen shrubs that have flowers in the spring and fruit in the summer. The 'Otto Luyken' cultivar has won the Award of Garden Merit. These plants prefer well-drained soil that is high in organic matter. While this cultivar tends to be more resistant to diseases than others, it still has its share of problems. The Cherry Laurel doesn't do well with high fertilization and is susceptible to shot-hole and powdery mildew.
The Rosa 'America' has dark green leaves and pink flowers that bloom from spring until fall. This cultivar grows well in full sun and is hardy for USDA zones 4-9. These plants can reach between 10 and 14 feet in height. You may also consider the climbing prairie rose, Rosa setigera. This is a medium deciduous shrub. As long as you provide support, it can grow up to 15 feet tall. Without support, it will grow between 3 and 4 feet tall. This plant will produce fruits and flowers.
The chocolate vine is a twining woody vine that is considered deciduous to semi-evergreen. This means that the chocolate vine will lose its foliage for a short amount of time before regrowing it. Akebia quinata is hardy for USDA zones 5b-8a and is tolerant of many conditions. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. However, it can tolerate different soil types and can withstand deep shade. Once established, they can also withstand drought, flooding, and deer.