Fast growing plant for Connecticut climate?

last year I thinned out some wild vines which were killing some bushes and overhanging in my yard that divided my property from a neighbor ; unfortuately it took the privacy away b/c the view is now open; this neighbor constantly lives in that area b/c of being nosey neighbor; I don't have the money to put in a fence but would like some privacy back ; any ideas to a fast growing plant to plant in the spring??? I did plant small evergreens further in my property line but those grew about 1 inch so that will be a long process

Fast growing plant for Connecticut climate?
Hi:

Sorry you lost your bushes. You say you planted some small evergreens in your back of the property. I am not sure what you planted, but here are some suggestions for you. You could create a defined garden bed line to provide you with privacy. Using different size and shaped evergreens will give you some privacy year around without spending a lot of money.



Here are a few suggestions for you to think about:



Emerald Green Arborvitae - great evergreen tree that will grow three to four feet a year and reaches 12 to 20 feet high.



False Cypress or Lemon Thread Cpyress variegated evergreens that will give you great color.



Loropetalum - green and purple leaves year around and pink flowers in the late spring and summer. The larger versions will provide privacy for you.



These are just three different varieties to think about. If you need further suggestions for your area, please feel free to contact me at my website. I will link you to my gallery of plants section. Take a look at the different plant specimens and there are photos and descriptions as well as climate zones. I will also link you to my site map as this page has everything that is on the website. It may give you some tips on properly planning, prepping, placing and planting your privacy shrubs or trees.



Good luck to you and have a great day!

Kimberly

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Reply:Thanks for identifying your location, it helps us to answer your question.



If you're looking for fast, consider Privit (Ligustrum), or Forsythia. Although not as fast, Viburnum or Hydrangea (H. arborescens or paniculata) might also work. Evergreens generally grow more slowly than deciduous plants.



Of the selections I have recommended, Viburnum would be the most expensive, the others should be much less expensive.



Becareful to check all the answers you get, with your local independent garden centers. Hardiness and availability may be factors in your final choice.



Good luck-

I hope that this helps