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fastcast
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Hi. I'm new here but am looking for some advice on what to plant next to my house. Here is my scenario. I have a new construction home with a large "blank" wall facing the front. It is approx 32' wide with a large open peak in the middle reaching about 30'. The only thing on this wall are two windows and a vent about 7' from the top. We added gables to it this year but it is still very open and blank. I want to fill in the middle space. I planted ravenna grass last year and it looked fine but every year it has to be cut down and then I'm back to square one with a blank wall for half the season. The space I would like to fill is roughly 15' tall by 4' wide between the foundation and concrete walk. I'm trying to avoid pyramidal arborvitae (just because I don't like them). We have a more rustic/cabin looking home and would like something that will remain the entire year (evergreen-ish not deciduous). ANY suggestions would be great. My nurseries around here are really helpful unless you are willing to pay them for design services. Thanks!!! [dunno]
Plants: 6 | From: Ohio, Zone 5 | Registered: May 2004  |  Seeded: 4.229.165.174
Newt
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Hi Fastcast,

Welcome!! Your setting sounds lovely. If I'm understanding this, you want an evergreen tree or shrub that will grow up to 15' tall, but only 4' around? Hmmm. So, what is your hardiness zone and how much sun does the area get?

Newt

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Plants: 271 | From: Maryland zone 7 | Registered: Sep 2002  |  Seeded: 68.55.145.196
fastcast
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I am in zone 5 and the area is in full sun from noon on. Thanks!
Plants: 6 | From: Ohio, Zone 5 | Registered: May 2004  |  Seeded: 198.234.229.104
Tamara_Carey
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The perfect tree for you is an Emerald Cedar, (Thuja Occidentalis "smaragd"), it is 3-4 ft in diameter and grows 12-15 ft tall.
Plants: 245 | From: NB Canada | Registered: May 2004  |  Seeded: 198.164.219.120
   

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