What Trees Work Best for Privacy

Leyland Cypress Tree. dbviragoGetty Images. … Italian Cypress Tree. agustavopGetty Images. … Flowering Dogwood Tree. michaelmillGetty Images. … Thuja Green Giant. … Weeping Willow Tree. … Emerald Green Arborvitae. … Cherry Blossom Tree. … Nellie Stevens Holly.

What is the fastest-growing tree for privacy?

What are the fastest-growing trees for privacy? Hybrid poplar tops the list. It can grow upwards of five feet per year. The Leyland cypress, green giant arborvitae, and silver maple are all close seconds because they add about two feet to their height each year.

What is the fastest-growing evergreen tree for privacy?

Thuja x ‘Green Giant’ Green Giant might be the best evergreen for privacy. It has an extremely fast growth rate, putting on 3-4′ per year. It grows well in the humid southeast, which is unusual for Arborvitae.