Ideas for shade-tolerant trees for privacy screen?

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granitegneiss Norridgewock, ME(Zone 5a) Jun 21, 2010

I have an area on the edge of the woods that doesn't see the sun until 2:30. I'd like to plant something that will give some privacy from the neighbor's property line. Evergreens are my favorite, but I can't think of anything I can use that would take that much shade. Anyone have an idea what might work, evergreen or not? Has to be zone 5a hardy.

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Weerobin Saint Louis, MO(Zone 6a) Jun 21, 2010

If it gets good sun after 2:30, both tsuga and taxus are quite shade tolerant. Chamaecyparis are also shade tolerant, but wouldn't take afternoon sun in my climate - maybe they'd be OK in yours. I have many of each in shadier locations which are thriving. Or how about a bushy viburnum? Though I guess none of the evergreen varieties would be hardy for your zone, if that's a deal-breaker.Just some thoughts...

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FrillyLily springfield area, MO(Zone 5b) Jun 21, 2010

I just planted some burning bushes, I understand they will get 6-8 feet tall and wide, and they leaf out early in the spring, and have bright fall color. They do lose their leaves in the winter though, not evergreen.
But I think they are pretty hardy, and common to find, so not expensive. I bought 6 at Lowes and they are pretty good sized, 18"-2ft tall and I paid about $7 each for them, with a one year guarantee.

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Goldenberry Northeast, IL(Zone 5b) Jun 23, 2010

Yews are very hardy and shade-tolerant. Perhaps a row of Hicks' yews that will form a nice hedge over time.

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FrillyLily springfield area, MO(Zone 5b) Jun 23, 2010

Oh forgot about yews, they are evergreen, and some get quite large and would fill in nice, grow fast too I think.

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pastime Waterman, IL(Zone 5a) Jun 27, 2010

Yews, 'Cuspitata' or 'Capitata' tolerate shade and can get quite big and wide (40'Tx50'W.) Also Thuga 'plicata' (Western Red Cedar) also tolerate shade and can get big and wide. I have two of these and like them alot.

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