Carolina Gardening: Growth Rate, 1 by southernstorm

southernstorm wrote:
I'm in zone 7. I've not decided on the type of shrubs yet but would like various evergreens against the fence that grows to 5-8 feet to soften the the hard lines of the fence year round. I would like a fast or moderate growing evergreen because I'd like coverage in 2-3 years. In front of the taller evergreens, I'd like to graduate down to evergreen, semi-evergreen and deciduous shrubs ranging in the 4-6 feet. Then perennials in front of the shorter shrubs. I'm prettty good with perennials but the shrubs have me stumped. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. The soil varies around the fence from dry, red clay on the left, upper hill of the house to wet on the right lower side (with regular rain) and average soil in between. (photo shows lower, wet side). Thanks folks.