best hedges to grow in north carolina?

Question

I would like something to grow fast be tough and become a living fence prefer evergreens

Answer 1

North Carolina is in hardiness zone 7. Here's a link to hedges that grow well in that zone:

http://springhillnursery.com/search.asp?t=pf&pf_c=3&pf_z=7&pf_se=any&pf_fc=any&pf_u=any&x=19&y=7

Answer 2

For a formal or informal hedge, I would suggest the

Euonymus alata 'compacta' commonly named "burning bush".

It is hardy in your planting zone. It provides lush

green foliage in late spring through summer and turns

a beautifully vibrant red in the autumn. It is deciduous,

meaning it will lose its leaves in the winter, but is

worth it for what it brings the rest of the year.

Here is an example of the hedge in the fall:

http://www.gardenerschoice.net/ProductImages/fullsize/N30030.jpg

Best of luck!

Answer 3

www.arborday.org has some of the best information I've seen on trees and shrubs. It will allow you to select shrubs based on your hardiness zone, growth rate, even your soil type and moisture levels.



Good luck and have fun!

Answer 4

have you considered Pampas grass?

Harbor Vitae is evergreen, too

how about firetips?