Thuja Green Giant (Thuja plicata x standishii 'Green Giant') is one of the most popular tree varieties for privacy hedges. This low-maintenance evergreen can grow up to 6 feet each growing season.

Plants with evergreen small, hairy and rough leaves are especially good at trapping pollution. For example, Thuja plicata (Western red cedar); Taxus baccata (English yew); and species of Cotoneaster.

Her standouts for sun are Euonymous (Green Spire), compact Phormium (Tom Thumb) and dwarf conifers like Thuja plicata ...

Clallam County PUD and Clallam Conservation District are asking residents to conserve water in response to a state-wide ...

Other options include Thuja plicata (western red cedar) and Taxus baccata (yew). Plant between the source of pollution and where you are - so usually between the road and the house. Bigger is ...

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Walk leader Alora Griffin guides nature lovers on the 2024 Trees of the Year guided walk. Photo Courtesy of Comox Valley ...