What shrub would you use?

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Sugarplum1 Weatherford, TX Apr 27, 2007

I want to plant a shrub to hide the gas meter (about 2 feet tall) in my side yard. I would like a shrub that is a nice speciman and won't require anything more than a little regular watering. Short or tall doesn't matter. Evergreen would be best. I was thinking of a Nandina, but there are so many I'm confused which might be best. Or do you have any other ideas? Thanks in advance. I'll just hang up and listen now. :o)

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jimwil22 rhinelander, WI(Zone 4a) Apr 28, 2007

juniper ?

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Apr 28, 2007

How about putting up a little trellis/lattice and grow a vine up it? That way you can hide it but still maintain access, otherwise if you try to hide it with a shrub the shrub may get out of control and make it hard for the meter reader to get to it.

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Len123 Adrian, MO(Zone 6a) Apr 28, 2007

I'll second ecrane's idea, unless you don't want the meter to be read.

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escambiaguy Atmore, AL(Zone 8b) Apr 28, 2007

Nandina's get so leggy that you can eventually see right under them. I think a Yaupon holly would work fine for full sun,or you could use azaleas if there is some shade. A dwarf palm like Sabal palmetto is another option.

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kyjoy Frankfort, KY Apr 28, 2007

I painted mine a shade of green that matches my grass about three years ago. It still looks great and blends into the landscape.

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Sugarplum1 Weatherford, TX Apr 29, 2007

Thanks for the great ideas! I may have to paint mine brick red, as it sits right up against the house.

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