Hedges | Informal Screens | Single Specimens |
Typically evergreen shrubs or trees. | Plants with showy blooms, fragrance, and/or fall color. | A well-placed single plant or tree. |
Separate areas of the garden, act as windbreaks, or outline property divisions. | Offer privacy and visual interest. Those with thorns can offer security as well. | Block an unappealing view, provide shade, or draw the eye. |
Trimmed or shaped to maintain uniform appearance. | Retains natural shape and (often) loses leaves in winter. | Taller varieties (10+ ft) provide privacy as well as interesting silhouette. |
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