Hedges

[mAlice (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Cowgirl

The photinias are really pretty, but I think they lose their leaves.

I'm reading that they also only grow to 5'.

[Cowgirl]

Originally Posted by toppick08

no, but they get anthracnose.........

malice, how much sun does this spot get, that will be a BIG factor as to what will do best ?

Every plant could get a possible disease.

Originally Posted by mAlice

I suppose it they're dense enough, I wouldn't mind the leaves falling in the fall. I'm just trying to hide outdoor walls. We have what's called an "above ground basement" What that means is that the first floor is concrete block, and it's not covered with siding.

Gotcha. It would be awesome if you could espalier something on there! It looks really pretty, but it wouldn't cover the wall completely like you want.

http://www.frenchgardening.com/p/TAesp18.jpg

http://img.hgtv.com/HGTV/2005/02/28/...lier2_w190.jpg

http://www.ghwalledgarden.org.uk/New...20DSCN1404.jpg

This one is a cedar: http://www.floridata.com/ref/C/images/cedr_at3.jpg

[Cowgirl]

Originally Posted by mAlice

I'm reading that they also only grow to 5'.

My mom's neighbor has some that are taller than her RV. Maybe it's because they're in NC. Did you look up the red-tipped one?

[mAlice (Premo)]

Originally Posted by pixiegirl

What about some not typical azealas (sp?)? I have this one in my front yard and it's very dense.

I think they might require too much attention, and I'm not sure they'll get tall enough without getting too deep. I have some in the yard, and I'd like to get rid of them.

I'd also like to get rid of my burning bushes. The damn things are as big as the dogwoods I put in before them.

[mAlice (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Cowgirl

My mom's neighbor has some that are taller than her RV. Maybe it's because they're in NC. Did you look up the red-tipped one?

I think I looked at that. I'm gonna' have to walk around the neighborhood, 'cuz I thought I had seen them taller, too.

[toppick08 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Cowgirl

My mom's neighbor has some that are taller than her RV. Maybe it's because they're in NC. Did you look up the red-tipped one?

I see them 12 -15 foot tall everywhere here.

Originally Posted by mAlice

I suppose it they're dense enough, I wouldn't mind the leaves falling in the fall. I'm just trying to hide outdoor walls. We have what's called an "above ground basement" What that means is that the first floor is concrete block, and it's not covered with siding.

Photinias are a bad choice. THey do not lose their leaves but are overly susceptible to disease

Originally Posted by mAlice

I think they might require too much attention, and I'm not sure they'll get tall enough without getting too deep. I have some in the yard, and I'd like to get rid of them.

I'd also like to get rid of my burning bushes. The damn things are as big as the dogwoods I put in before them.

With all azaleas, you do not want a mono-culture-susceptible to lace bugs. Also do not plant in full sun.

[mAlice (Premo)]

Originally Posted by jjsmommy99

Photinias are a bad choice. THey do not lose their leaves but are overly susceptible to disease

Okay.

[Lilypad]

Originally Posted by pixiegirl

What about some not typical azealas (sp?)? I have this one in my front yard and it's very dense.

I recently had 18 7' azaleas moved from the front of a rental property I own, they shrouded the entire house!