Privacy Plantings
Create Privacy Without Sacrificing Beauty
Privacy plantings can do much more than block a view.
The right trees and shrubs can create a natural screen, soften property lines, add structure to your landscape and make an outdoor space feel more secluded and inviting.
At Focal Point Trees, we help clients select privacy plants based on the property itself, not simply on which plants grow quickly. Available space, sunlight, soil, drainage, moisture, mature plant size and the surrounding landscape all play a role in determining which plants have the best opportunity for long-term success.
Looking for more privacy on your property? Let us help you determine the right plants for the right place.
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Privacy Plants for Your Property
There is no single plant that is right for every privacy screen.
Depending on the site and the look you want to achieve, privacy plantings may include:
Osmanthus
A beautiful evergreen option that can provide substantial screening while adding texture and year-round interest.
Hollies
With many forms and sizes available, hollies can be an excellent choice for creating evergreen structure and privacy.
Arborvitae
A classic screening option with a strong vertical form that can work particularly well where space and site conditions are appropriate.
Other Trees and Shrubs
Focal Point Trees grows and works with additional species that may be better suited to a particular property or planting objective. The nursery already produces several species of trees and shrubs for both specimen and privacy planting, including Osmanthus and Holly.
More Than a Row of Plants
A successful privacy planting begins with understanding what you are trying to accomplish.
Do you want to screen a neighboring property? Create separation around a patio or pool? Soften a fence? Reduce the visual impact of a road or structure? Add privacy without making the property feel enclosed? The answer can affect everything from plant selection and spacing to mature height and placement.
Our goal is to help create privacy that looks intentional ad complements the property rather than simply filling a space.
Right Plant. Right Place.
Expert Guidance for Long-Term Success
One of the most important decisions you can make is not simply what to plant, but where to plant it.
John Shearouse is an ISA Certified Arborist with decades of hands-on experience working with trees and evaluating planting sites. Focal Point Trees offers expert tree and shrub selection, site evaluation, soil testing and planning expertise for projects involving trees.
When evaluating a site, considerations can include:
Available space and the mature size of the plant
Sun and shade exposure
Soil conditions
Drainage and existing moisture
Wind exposure
Nearby trees and shrubs
Wildlife and pest pressures
Surrounding structures, pavement and property features
These conditions can make a significant difference in both plant selection and how successfully that plant performs over time.
We are not simply trying to create privacy today. We want to help you choose plants that can continue to perform well for years to come.
Privacy With a Purpose
A thoughtfully planned screen can become an important part of the property.
It can create a more peaceful outdoor living space. It can provide a natural backdrop for other plantings. It can soften architectural elements and property boundaries. And when the plants are appropriately selected for the site, the screen can become more attractive as it matures.
Rather than starting with the question, "What grows the fastest?", we believe a better question is:
What will grow well here?
That is the foundation of a successful privacy planting.
Ready for a Little More Privacy?
Whether you need to screen a neighboring property, create a more secluded outdoor living area or add an attractive evergreen boundary, Focal Point Trees can help you explore the right options for your site.