Conifers Are Excellent For Winds, Noise and Privacy

Conifers are easy to grow and maintain. They are great for a wind break or for a natural privacy fence. Not only do they serve this function, they add interest and color to any landscape. There are many varieties of evergreen conifers. They come in many different shapes and sizes to compliment your landscape. They can be planted as a single planting, or in a group for more dramatic effects. Conifers are naturally found in the wilderness, but are easily domesticated. Their evergreen color last all seasons. Confiers for sale can be found in an online nursery, or locally.

There are many varieties of evergreen conifers. Pine trees, cedar trees and fir trees are among the most popular. They all bear pine cone seeding and needles instead of leaves. Their needles are shed often and grow many more to replace the lost ones. Unlike trees that have leaves, conifers do not go dormant in the winter months. They stay alive and green all year long.

There is one difference between conifers and evergreens. Conifers produce pine cones that contain seeds to grow new trees. The seeds remain in the cone until they can be pollinated. Evergreens produce seeds that are planted by the wind and animals.

Cypress is a type of conifer. There are over 130 varieties of cypress available to plant. When thinking of cypress, the three most common varieties comes to mind are the Bald Cypress, Arizona Cypress and the Leyland Cypress trees. With so many varieties available, there is sure to be one that will fit your landscaping project.

Privet shrubs are a tough evergreen variety. They can be pruned a little, or a lot and not suffer ill effects from the cutting. They are easy to shape into what will look best in your landscape. I shrubs are in your landscape plan, evergreen privet shrubs are a great choice.

For privacy or blocking wind and noise, the Leyland Cypress is a popular choice. These evergreens grow fast and can get up to seventy feet tall. Their base will get about twenty feet wide. They grow great in all soil types. They grow in a dense pyramid shape, ideal for wind blockage and privacy. The Leyland Cypress trees grow best in a cooler climate and do not adapt well to warm climates.

Creating a landscape that will serve as a wind block or a privacy fence, evergreens are a superb choice. They are available in many varieties that will grow slow or quick, large or small depending on your landscaping needs. When looking for pine trees or confiers for sale, an online nursery will have many varieties to choose from.

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