Large Evergreen Low Maintenance Screening Shrubs

[@JimPutnam]

I goofed on the last one. That is Illicium parviflorum and not I. floridanum. I have covered the plant many times and just had a talking brain misfire. Thanks for watching!

[@tricia8727]

This evergreen series is probably the most helpful series you have ever done... and that's saying a lot with your valuable content! I love it!

[@jenniferj.9973]

How did you know I was looking for evergreen shrubs

[@taylorswf23]

I’m late to the game but am slowly but surely working through older videos and getting my HortTube education. The foundation plant playlist is MASSIVE and massively helpful. Thank you! 🌱🌿🍂🍁

[@susanbaker2796]

I need this video. So helpful for collecting my thoughts and narrowing things down. Thanks Jim!

[@JimPutnam]

There is another one coming with another 20 plus pieces. Thanks for watching!

[@susanbaker2796]

@@JimPutnam Thanks for the heads up!

[@raspeight22]

THANK YOU!!! You just made my job much easier!! It’s great to have all the information needed for choosing fast growing hedges condensed in a 30 min video.

[@kaylac3367]

WONDERFUL video! Perfect for those of us looking for particular size, etc. plants. Please do more of these. They are great because I really trust your experience and expertise. Thanks Jim ❤️

[@jd-um4jw]

Great video. Thank you so much for having the name of the plant down at the bottom of the screen, while you are talking about it!!! VERY HELPFUL!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@SteveL2012]

Perfect timing, Jim! I have a bunch of holes in various mixed screening hedges across a massive property. I think I have a use case for each of these shrubs. Fantastic content for Fall planting!

[@msroro3127]

Jim, you have done it again. Great video. Every shrub I have in my yard is because of you. I also have 3 Little Gem Magnolia’s and to my surprise in zone 9 Texas, they are flowering again.

[@attiyul]

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[@TheBougieHomesteader]

Thank you for your videos. You really are a great source of information and are very helpful to your viewers. Because of your numerous videos I was able to score Chindo’s, Nellie R Steven Hollies, Whoa Nellies and Privet for a mixed border. All for a reasonable price! This year I got some bigger Whoa Nellies to add to the border. The bigger they are, the brighter it gets. All my plants are growing pretty fast even the ones I have in shade.

[@sandramulchahey8268]

This type of video is one of my favorites, I'm always trying to learn about what to plant where.

[@ltgemini1599]

My rear neighbor has a menance of a dog acquired during the pandemic. There are some existing evergreens on their side but there are gaps and i have the pleasure of watching the dog poop on the fence line from the deck and kitchen. I need fast growing and wide that gets at least 4 ft. stays green in ohio.

[@colleenherrington3460]

What a supremely helpful, content-rich video!!! Thanks so much for the greening of America 🌳🌲🌿

[@FairyRosee_]

So much wisdom in this video thank you! I have a 2 acre yard with lots of old trees but basically no shrugs. ALL my neighbors can see into my yard. I need a lot of varying heights but didn't know where to start and I didn't know there were such pretty options

[@anitahouse3600]

Love these types of videos. Request.....if you would list all the plants in the notes, that would be hugely helpful! Thank you so much!

[@HandcraftedintheFoothills]

We used a yoshino Cryptomeria in our front yard as a specimen tree near the road to block out an unsightly view across the street...its 3 yrs old now and its put on a ton of growth this year doing exactly what we need it to do! Along the back of our property we put in 3 Carolina sapphire that are growing SUPER FAST and outpacing everything else we put in that screen. Thank you for this list!

[@JimPutnam]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@katherinecornette5315]

Ugh! I’ve been battling privet in my yard, here in N Carolina. Love every other suggestion. Definitely looking for a nice stellar ruby magnolia!

[@kimpollard6021]

Yes, we have it every where, NC zone 8

[@Max-hq2jm]

Great information as always, Jim. Love that last Podocarpus!

[@jd-um4jw]

Thank you for showing zones and sun preferences!!!

[@theresaodwyer2026]

Love the screening plant videos! Perfect timing for our next gardening project! I need to watch it again with a notepad and pen😁

[@huytruong2542]

love your videos as always. Best youtuber gardener. Thank you very much for the information

[@RichardGilbert2727]

Loved this survey! I want 'em all-not in Zone 6B!-and again made me yearn to live in Zone 7. But you gave me some fine choices for my slightly colder region in SW VA.

[@lynneswetnam7846]

WOW!! That is a great video!! Thank you for your knowledge Jim & Steph!

[@JudyG53]

I have had deer lightly snacking on my illicium. Usually it is the young deer that take nibbles and then spit it out but we have an extremely heavy deer population. Thanks for the great plant videos!!

[@GardenDoodles]

We planted a Taylor Juniper in Spring 2022 and it looks like it is still the same size when planted (2 years later) so it is definitely slow growing. Hoping it will only reach 15’ high in our zone 5 but it is a beautiful little evergreen.

[@Peachespony444]

It is freaky how you’re always posting just what I need! 😂

[@crystalchunn6925]

Excited to see another screening video, I’ve watched your previous ones at least a dozen times and have bought several things you recommended so far. I have a running list of things to look for at nurseries now.

[@garhhh9513]

For my reference so I can glance through and figure out what's in what zone and sun/shade requirements 0:32 Early Wonder Camelia : Zone 7-9; Part shade 1:28 Fortunes OSmanthus x Fortunei Fruitlandi Zone 7 to 9 Sun or Part shade 2:34 Chinese Anistry or Illicium Henryi : Zone 7-9 Part shade 3:36 Camellia "Winter's Snowman: Zone 6-9 Part shade or shade 4:49 Ligustrum Japonicum "Recurvifolium" : Zone 7-11 Sun or part shade 6:22 Stellar Ruby Magnolia : Zone 7 to 9 Sun or Part shade 7:21 Japanese Cedar Cryptomeria Japonica Yoshino : Zone 5 to 8; Sun or Part shade 8:36 Green Giant Arborvitae : Zone 5-8; Sun or Part shade 10:08 Taylor Juniper : Zone 3-9; Sun or Part shade 11:09 Christmas Jewel Holly : Zone 6-9; Sun or Part shade 12:01 Ligustrum "Jack Frost" : Zone 7-10; Sun or Part shade 13:07 " Foster's No 2. Holly : Zone 6-9; Sun or Part shade 14:17 Magnolia Grandiflora "Little Gem" : Zone 7-9; Sun or Part shade 15:07 Carolia Sapphire Arizona Cypress : Zone 6-9; Sun or Part shade 17:34 Illex x "Whoa Nellie" : Zone 6-8; Sun or Part shade 18:48 "Mackie" Podocarpus macrophyllus var. maki : Zone 7-11 Sun or Part shade 20:54 Mood ring Podocarpus : Zone 7b-10 Sun or Part shade 22:11 Juliet Cleyera : Zone 7-10 Sun or Part shade 23:17 Roman Candle Podocarpus : Zone 7b-10 Part Shade 24:58 Illicium Floradanum : Zone 7-10 Part Shade or Shade

[@dbbdeb2327]

Love this, thank you for great info. More! More!

[@jennifergreene8891]

I am with Stephanie on this one 100% I LOVE the Roman Candle!! The house we are moving to is twice as big as where I am now. Which means a smaller "green space" for planting, and neighbors seem a bit closer as well. Still will be in that TX. Gulf Coast zone 9b. I believe it will do nicely for me. We will live on Oak Dr. And guess what? Lol LOTS of mature Oaks everywhere! Thank you again for sharing such great information.

[@cindyl3916]

Starting in June I planted over 50 trees and shrubs in my yard myself here in northeast OK. 20 are Japanese maples from North Carolina😉 Had I saw this video prior I would have made a few different choices!!! Thank you Jim!

[@sassafras7870]

What a great, informative video Jim! Bam! Excellent 🎉

[@KK-sg3pq]

Great video. So helpful with good logical information and keen design ideas.

[@olsonlr]

I've seen older little gems that are absolutely HUGE!!!! Maybe narrower but 30-40'

[@kathrynmettelka7216]

Thanks for this and upcoming videos on this topic. We are moving this fall, and I will have a new landscape to play with.

[@ruralangwin]

Jim you are the best! Great informative videos!

[@kt9495]

I’m glad you said that about the Illicium’s seeming wimpy at first. I just planted Coppertop Viburnum and they get wilty in the afternoon heat. I know once they’re established they’ll be fine. S. Texas ✌🏼🌿

[@inspiredtosoar3526]

Found a pretty tall osthmanthus fortunei today for only 29.00! Can’t wait to see how it likes my yard

[@jeanniecollier6763]

I always know where to come to get information on the type of plant I am needing. Thanks Jim.

[@idaknowsit6146]

Such a helpful video for me right now. Thank you!

[@sainspired5332]

🔥💯🙌THIS, THIS is the video I've been waiting for..THANK YOU JIM!!!

[@JimPutnam]

Thank you for watching!

[@taylorswf23]

My husband just said the magic words…. Let’s turn that into a flower bed!! So here I am looking for some large shrubs for the back of this new space.

[@kso808]

Interesting comparison about the photinia (redtip) shrubs - I used to have several that I used to conceal a neighbor's outdoor utility shed. They did catch the silvery mildew virus, which I successfully treated with something recommended by our state agricultural extension agent. In later years they simply became overgrown for the location and I had them removed and stumps dug up in order to create a new smaller shrub bed. Those podocarpus plants are very interesting! I may have to get one in the not-too-distant future!

[@carefreedelight2355]

Simply perfect! Thank you.

[@damianmorse6872]

Excellent video Jim, very interesting - cheers👍

[@ThreeRunHomer]

That last one was interesting. I’m probably at the northern edge of its range in Knoxville. The American holly I planted this spring seems to be doing well. It should get big eventually. 👍🏼

[@wilsonp5301]

Great video, love screening shrubs.

[@judymckerrow6720]

Thank you Jim. 🍁🍂🍁💚🙃

[@silvering14]

Just planted a Little Gem last week!

[@giovannamoro8564]

What a great video ! Thank you sir for your knowledgeable advises .

[@jeanrothman8516]

I love these videos! Very informative!

[@terrivance8750]

Jim, I love, love, LOVE Podocarpus!!! Alas, I live in VA Zone-7A. 😭

[@NorthernVaCreative]

Broad-leaf evergreens are dearest to my heart. Loved your video! FYI, the photo you showed with Illicium henryi was not correct, but I. henryi is a gem in my 7A yard. Please do a show on wet-tolerant broad-leaf evergreens! I know you mentioned that Illicium was tolerate of wet sites, but curious about others. I would imagine Sabal minor and Agarista populifolia might be good ones, but need more ideas.

[@robineggblue-bp3rq]

We’ve had horrible, record high heat and drought in south Mississippi this summer and Leyland Cypress, Green Giant arborvitae, and green emerald arborvitae have really suffered.

[@robineggblue-bp3rq]

The Carolina sapphire cypress that I have seen have done well with the drought and heat.

[@dumisanekhoza6652]

Hi Hort I have problem with my misting heads, which is dripping after each cycle , i managed to get the mist heads u put on the description on the backyard propagation series,

[@MahlonBouldin]

Thanks for the great video. Did you mention Schip Laurel? I've just planted 4 of these, and while I had an issue with overwatering (my fault) this summer, they are growing great now and look like they'll make a great screening.

[@Rustytoolgardener]

Love the selection but most of its not hardy here in zone 6 southern Ontario. It seems s I’m just one zone short of a wonderful selection of evergreen shrubs.

[@kelj7711]

Thank you!! I needed this video. 😊👍

[@maryt1978]

Yoshino cryptomeria for my Christmas tree this year and then somewhere in my landscape!! As usual, great info!!!

[@rebeccawoods4488]

Such great content! Thank you!

[@MoneyMkrMan]

Thanks Jim. Any ideas for tall evergreen shrubs under large tree, very shaded in zone 8b?

[@tinapaxton4231]

In my previous landscape, there was a holly tree at least 25-30 feet tall. When it bloomed, the pollinators made the tree sound like it was singing. I hated the leaves it shed because they were sharp and didn't seem to want to decompose! However, from walking our county botanical garden I see that Holly is a favorite I guess because it handles the sand and salt so well. Plus, it is beautiful in winter with the dark green leaves and red berries. Now, I am 10 minutes from the coast and a new landscape to create. Is there a holly that has leaves that won't be weapons on my bare feet and would do well against the north side of my house?

[@romualdasmarcinkus7879]

up here in zone 5 looking for something other than rhodies , laurel or spruce and pines.

[@JimPutnam]

I have more of these coming. I'm breaking them down into 20 plants per video.

[@emmalavenham]

Can you share why spruces and pines are an absolute no? Umbrella pines can provide a fine glossy texture to mix in to a privacy hedge - and by choosing one that is a soft yellow can really brighten up your space. And, oriental spruces depending on the cultivar, can also provide color which intensifies in winter -- and you get gorgeous pink red cones that look really get in the spring…. There are variegated conifers too. It is simply a matter of shopping in the right places.

[@romualdasmarcinkus7879]

@@emmalavenham because the lower branches allways die off and you are left where you started from, with a big window to cover with something.

[@juliannetaylor9989]

Thanks for this! Our arborvitaes suffered this past summer, so going to have to do the mixed screen you've suggested multiple times. We'd planted those before watching your channel. I'd be planting on top of a retaining wall, would any of your recommendations possibly have aggressive roots that would damage that retaining wall with it's roots? Thanks for all you do, Jim and Steph!

[@michelegreiner2304]

I have a fairly newly planted moonbeam hydrangea about 1 1/2 ft tall. A rabbit bit it off ,almost to the ground . Will it come back , if not this year , maybe next year? Love your videos

[@NitaP1569]

Nice video, please include more large screening plants for zone 5-6.

[@lighthouse739]

Thank you for this video!!!!

[@JimPutnam]

Thanks for watching!

[@danabaker4836]

love this content just wish you would include more zone 5 and 6

[@lilyw.1788]

Any chance to do a video for the colder climate such as zone 5b? Wish I can plant all of these !

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

They are beautiful 🥰

[@George-jm4rn]

A good site if you live in the South; not so much if you're Zone 6 or lower.

[@nicolegreenough961]

How far from the property line do you recommend planting these screening plants? For example, if you have a 20’ spread should it be 10’ from the property line? I ask since I don’t have a back fence and need screening plants on the side of a particular neighbor however they are very cranky about anything on “their” side. Thank you!

[@JimPutnam]

It depends on the plant. Just divide the ultimate width of the plant by 2 and put them that far off the line. Some of these stay super narrow

[@staciejackson7497]

Hi Jim, you mentioned Bigfoot Cleyera in passing, but didn’t feature it. Is there something you like less about it, or it’s not as interesting as the others?

[@JimPutnam]

It will be in the next one!

[@SandraGiddens-l5p]

Need one for very large landscape for fence privacy but. Not necessary to repel all the deer we like to watch ‘em we planted some eleagnous but now afraid to plant any more

[@SandraGiddens-l5p]

But it is in a wet area

[@BlueGoose-u5x]

Do you keep a gardening diary or just trust your memory? Thanks for your videos!

[@mattlloyd9054]

I've tried winters snowman in zone 6A and I'm gonna say it needs a sheltered spot here

[@JimPutnam]

Definitely! Anything marginal really!

[@mattlloyd9054]

@@JimPutnam I can say I'd love to have some camellias but it's too cold. Podocarpus and illicium are two more things I'd love to have but once again Appalachia is too cold. That said I have needle palms and a sabal minor which makes no sense lmao

[@audreysweeney5338]

Can you recommend a shrub for a pretty shaded area, but then will get afternoon sun for about three hours.

[@larami4763]

This is my exact situation- have you found anything???

[@yawner1154]

Privet is great if you love to pull up seedlings every year

[@JimPutnam]

Sunshine Ligustrum is sterile. No seedlings from that one

[@brenyz5013]

Ok I am dyslexic it would take me two life times to remember all the names of the plants you just described . And to spell them the universe doesn’t have enough time . lol

[@suzannebartow6390]

Though I am in zone 6a eastern Washington I have begun to collect camellias just because of you.....

[@adrimartinez823]

Gracias. Thanks 👍

[@irma_brenton]

I love your show! Can we please get some zone 6 evergreens?

[@jwagner-gs7ez]

Excellent video! I'm searching for a fast growing evergreen shrub (4 to 6 hours full sun) for a 15' to 20' tall privacy hedge. Mackie Podocarpus looks like it could work but what about Nellie Stevens or Skip Laurel maybe? Anyone know of other good options?

[@jamessterling955]

What do you recommend for zone 5? We have a deer problem, so the Giant Green Arbs have all been eaten. Looking for an evergreen with a wide base that grows quickly and gets fairly tall. Love the videos! Really interesting seeing all the different varieties

[@emmalavenham]

Can you really plant a camellia in Zone 6 -- in Northern New England? My understanding is that only a subset of the Ackerman series is Zone 6A, and even those are not recommended for areas North of NYC other than places like Martha’s Vineyard (which is Zone 7A in places).

[@lukerobson4962]

I think the Early Wonder is a beautiful camelia. We used to have one in our yard. I tried to transplant it and it died.

[@stitcht5035]

Sir i have a quick question but first and foremost I've watched a lot of your videos and they are very helpful and informational here is the question can you plant the Nellie R stevens Holly and Robin Red Holly together to make a privacy fence?

[@sheilamontoya7003]

Great info. I'm new to your channel

[@Jack-er6wi]

Which are the most shade tolerant? Thanks for your wisdom!

[@rachelsgarden]

I’m adding a narrow screen this fall & think the mood ring podocarpus would look fantastic… 3-4ft apart? I have about 15ft to work with and it ends in a corner would these look best in a hedge or mixed border? Thanks for the informative video!

[@samanthascott712]

I love these broadleaf evergreens. I have a camellia April Love that grows in my zone 6b garden and blooms in april. I would like to grow that ligustrum recurvifolium and you had a video where you mentioned you could push these a bit. We rarely get temps below zero 2-3 blocks from lake Erie, more mild than even a mile or two inland. What conditions do I need to maintain to have the best chance of pushing something like that to grow in my area?

[@nco6835]

Looking for privacy next to pool that won’t shed into pool any suggestions

[@WesAlexander]

Surprised I didn’t see olive martini. I’d like to see one of those with some years on it

[@JimPutnam]

There are two of these videos and more to come. I'm sure it will be in one upcoming

[@gsdowning]

Great video! Any thoughts on Chindo Viburnum? Or any concerns that kept it off this list? Having just put a few in the ground I'm wondering if I'll need to save this video to reference for some replacements.

[@JimPutnam]

It's in the next one of these. Great screening plant

[@maureentaylor4771]

Loved this video..but.. I was wondering why you didn’t mention elaeagnus and viburnums? I’m in 9b,Houston TX. Normally we don’t experience very cold winter weather but we deal with hot and humid summers. Any recommendations short of moving?

[@patnicholson6051]

Looking in Charleston SC for Early Wonder. Brownswood on Johns Island and Hyams on James Island didn't have them Where oh where can I find them? No luck at Lowe's or HD. Thanks!

[@SusanKRowe]

Great info!!

[@TheLivingBackyard]

Hi! Great video, we are planning to work on our yard next year and these are great selections! What is the plant Next to the illicium ? (in 25:23) and how big does it get? thanks!