What are the most popular privacy evergreen shrubs?

Whether you’re looking to block some people from looking in, or you want to block something you’re looking at, privacy evergreen shrubs are a great choice to create a living privacy fence.

The most popular privacy shrubs and hedges have dense foliage. Other things to consider when choosing privacy shrubs are: How wide do they get, how fast do they grow, how much care & pruning is required and how many will you need.

Holly shrubs are some of the most popular, and the Nellie Stevens Holly is considered one of the fastest growing hollies. Steeds Holly is another good choice, especially for a medium size hedge. They get about 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Other popular privacy shrubs include Privets (North Privet), Blue Arrow Juniper, Wax Myrtle, Mahonia (Oregon Grape Holly), Photina, Cherry Laurel and Firethorn.

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Most Popular Privacy Evergreen Shrubs

Privacy Evergreen Shrubs Frequently Asked Questions

 

What are the best evergreen shrubs for privacy?

The most popular evergreen shrubs for privacy are typically fast growers, such as the Nellie Stevens Holly. Various Privets are also fast growing evergreens used frequently as privacy hedges. Hicks Yew, Sky Pencil Holly and even some larger Camellia’s make good privacy shrubs. Not considered a shrub but Emerald Green Arborvitae remain relatively narrow (3-4 feet) making them very popular for privacy.

What are the fastest growing shrubs for privacy?

The Wax Myrtle grows an amazing 3 to 5 feet per year but is best suited for warmer climates in grow zones 7 through 11. Murray Cypress shrubs grow 3 to 4 feet per year. Nellie Stevens is one of the most popular privacy shrubs and grows between 2 and 3 feet per year.

 

Holly Shrubs for Sale Online Just about all holly (ilex) varieties can be used for privacy. The Nellie Stevens is one of the most popular and fast growing.
Name	Grow Zones	Height / Width
American	6 to 9	H: 15-20′  W: 10-12′
Apollo Winterberry	5 to 9	H: 12′  W: 12′
Brass Buckle	6 to 9	H: 1-2′  W: 1-2′
Christmas Jewel	6 to 9	H: 10-12′ W: 6-8′
Compact Japanese	5 to 9	H: 2-3′  W: 2-3′
Dragon Lady	6 to 9	H: 15-20′  W: 10-12′
Drops of Gold	5 to 9	H: 3-4′  W: 4-5′
Foster	6 to 9	H: 20-25′ W: 10-15′
Jim Dandy	3 to 8	H: 6-8′  W: 6-8′
Nellie Stevens	6 to 9	H: 15-20′  W: 10-12′
Oakland	6 to 9	H: 15-20′ W: 10-15′
Robin Red	6 to 9	H: 10-12′ W: 6-8′
Sky Pencil	5 to 9	H: 6-8′  W: 2-3′
Southern Gentleman	3 to 8	H: 6-8′  W: 6-8′
Sparkleberry	3 to 8	H: 6-8′  W: 6-8′
Steeds	5 to 8	H: 8-10′  W: 4′

Boxwood Shrubs for Sale Online

Boxwood shrubs (buxus) are generally used more as a smaller hedge.

Name	Grow Zones	Height / Width
Baby Gem	5 to 9	H: 3′  W: 3′
Dwarf English	5 to 9	H: 1-2′  W: 1-2′
Emerald Jewel	5 to 10	H: 2-3′  W: 2-3′
English	5 to 8	H: 2-4′  W: 2-4′
Green Mountain	5 to 9	H: 3′  W: 3′
Green Velvet	5 to 8	H: 4-6′  W: 3-5′
Korean	5 to 9	H: 2-3′  W: 4-6′
Sprinter	5 to 9	H: 2-4′  W: 2-4′
Winter Gem	5 to 9	H: 2-5′  W: 2-4′
Wintergreen	4 to 9	H: 4-5′  W: 4-5′

Mahonia shrubs for sale online

Bright, fragrant yellow flowers & blue berries.  Unique upright form. Also called Oregon Grape Holly.

Name	Grow Zones	Height / Width
Winter Sun	7 to 9	H: 2-3′  W: 2-3′
Soft caress	7 to 9	H: 2-3′  W: 2-3′
Aquifolium	5 to 9	H: 4-6′  W: 2-3′

Juniper shrubs for sale online

Some Junipers have small, sharp needles or scale-like leaves. Some varieties can have both. 

Name	Grow Zones	Height / Width
All Gold Shore	6 to 8	H: 1′  W: 4-5′
Andorra	3 to 8	H: 1-2′  W: 4-5′
Blue Chip	3 to 9	H: 12″ W: 4-5′
Bar Harbpr	3 to 9	H: 1-2′  W: 4-8′
Blue Pacific	5 to 9	H: 12″ W: 4-5′
Blue Rug	3 to 9	H: 8″  W: 6-8′
Blue Star	4 to 8	H: 2-3′  W: 2-3′
Blueberry Delight	3 to 8	H: 8″ W: 4-5′
Buffalo	3 to 7	H: 12″  W: 3-5′
Dwarf Japanese	3 to 8	H: 12″ W: 4-5′
Gold Lace	5 to 9	H: 3-4′  W: 5-6′
Grey Owl	3 to 9	H: 3-4′  W: 4-5′
Hughes	3 to 8	H: 18″  W: 5-8′
Kallays Compact	4 to 8	H: 2-3′  W: 4-6′
Mini Arcade	3 to 8	H: 12″  W: 3-4′
Mother Lode Creeping	3 to 8	H: 12″ W: 3-4′
Old Gold	4 to 9	H: 2-4′  W: 2-4′
Parson’s	4 to 9	H: 2-3′  W: 5-6′
Sea Green	4 to 9	H: 4-6′  W: 6-8′
Wisconsin	3 to 8	H: 6″  W: 4-6′