Top 4 Pine Tree Varieties For Privacy & Low Maintenance

Pine trees make excellent privacy barriers, wind and light reduction.

15:16 17 February 2020

Most of the pinus species require little maintenance, and other pine trees provide an excellent privacy hedge. Below are the top 4 pine trees homeowner's purchase for landscaping with.

 

Loblolly Pine

 Loblolly Pine is one of the fastest-growing southern pines. The native tree usually grows about 2 feet per year and can live more than 150 years. But the pine tree care won’t take much of time. Even they grow on most sites and soils because of their adaptability.

 On top of that, the tree has a very high ability to tolerate heat, drought, and seaside conditions. But, they require water 2 - 3 times per week until established. For all of these reasons, the tree is considered a low maintenance tree.

 However, the tree is tall, and Its upright trunk is about 3 feet wide. The crown of it is usually rounded and about 30 feet wide. So, it can be used as a privacy hedge.

 

Spruce Pine Tree

 A spruce pine tree is natural to grow and can adapt to many types of soil. But they do not tolerate drought conditions. So proper watering is imperative to their health. For better growth, newly planted trees need at least once a week until the ground freezes for the winter. They need necessary to water more frequently to keep the ground moist in the summer.

 Also, Spruce Cones are long and pendulous. So, they need very little pruning. But, bottom branches may die with age and can be removed. Naturally, they form a pleasing shape. Formally, they need pruning in the spring.

 Nonetheless, a spruce tree is one of the best choices for privacy screens. It grows from small, peg-like wooden attachments directly connected to the branches that help block unsightly views of your neighbors and roadways. For this reason, the dense of the trees are excellent to cover for privacy screens.

 

White Pine Tree

 White Pine tree requires low-maintenance to grow. Although it can tolerate partial shade, they prefer full sun. They need moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil for better growth. But, they are quite adaptable to other types of land.

 Nevertheless, the fast-growing tree is a perfect tree for windbreaks as well as privacy screens. But the trees are best for large open areas to compare to the garden. They are some of the tallest pine species and can grow to 80 feet tall with a 40-foot spread. Therefore, gardeners with small backyards should consider avoiding white pines.

 

Yellow Pine Tree

 The fast-growing Southern yellow pine tree is an excellent choice for the backyard because they need little watering or pruning. Usually, they grow three feet in a single year, with their only requirements being a lot of sunlight and good drainage.

 However, these trees form a round top with a long, straight trunk. Even they can reach 80 feet in height. So, they will be grown as border trees on the property, and they will be lovely to see in terms of privacy.

 

If you are looking to remove a tree rather than maintain a tree then call an arborist at The Local Tree Expert