No need to be patientthese speedy growers will give you gorgeous foliage all year round.
It’s a native plant of the Southeast, and can adapt to many different sun and soil conditions.
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Evergreen doesn’t have to equal spiky needle-like foliage.
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“Its a great option for a low-maintenance privacy screen,” Lenhart says.
Nellie Stevens holly, which can grow up to 3 feet per year, is another evergreen option.
Texas Sage
For drier climates and drought-resistant evergreens, you could’t go wrong with Texas sage.
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“As a desert native, it can tolerate sun, heat, and drought,” Lenhart says.
Its pretty silver foliage is highlighted with bright magenta flowers.
It’s also a smaller shrubSilver King only reaches 6 feet tall.
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check that it has well-drained soil to help it thrive.
“It’s more tolerant of different soil types than other arborvitae.
Dwarf varieties tend to grow more slowly, says McConnell.
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“Fast growers often grow very large,” McConnell says.
Fertilize appropriately
“Fertilize every spring with slow-release fertilizer,” McConnell says.
That’ll help ensure that the plants thrive.
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