arborvitae in part-sun

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sarahn Milton, NH(Zone 5a) Jun 08, 2007

I want to grow an evergreen privacy hedge in Zone 5a. The site is part- dappled sun in summer, well drained, rocky, and probably not acid. I want to keep it as native as possible or at least a cultivar close to what I want. I'm thinking arborvitae 'Techny' for its size & shape. Any info or experience with this tree would be helpul. Also I'm new to gardening & DB.
Thanks

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Equilibrium Jun 08, 2007

You want native for New Hampshire! That's great. The Thuja occidentalis 'Techny' is a great choice. I like the height on that tree. I've listed a few for you to consider (google the names for images to see what appeals to you) for your hedge. All are beneficial to North American wildlife and they come in an assortment of sizes so you could mix and match which would provide visual interest-
Juniperus communis
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Taxus canadensis
Chamaedaphne calyculata
Ledum groenlandicum
Empetrum nigrum (this doesn't only grow in bogs)

For some added height here and there along your hedge, check these small trees out-
Kalmia latifolia
Rhododendron maximum

Welcome to DG!

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sarahn Milton, NH(Zone 5a) Jun 09, 2007

Thanks equilibrium, there are a few on your list I had not yet considered. Another question would be when is the best time to plant? How late can I plant?

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sarahn Milton, NH(Zone 5a) Jun 09, 2007

Sorry, I meant Equilibrium. Capital E.

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Equilibrium Jun 09, 2007

Oh my gosh; no worries on that. I get called EQ, Equil, equil, and Lib.

I prefer to plant in the spring because when I plant late in the season, I generally have to pray that the first hard frost doesn't come until after the plants have had a chance to begin establishing root systems. The other thing I have noticed is that I tend to have to fuss longer over plants that go in the ground late. I don't particularly like to have to keep up with watering through the next growing season. This certainly doesn't stop me from taking home good buys or a plant I've been looking for. I also tend to do better with plants that are bareroot or grown for seed. Now mind you, most swear by planting in the fall.

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/gl_seasonal_fall/article/0,,HGTV_3625_1380474,00.html
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/greene/thumb/i1868_635.html

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sarahn Milton, NH(Zone 5a) Jun 09, 2007

Thanks. I googled your suggestions, but I think my soil is too dry. I'm hesitent to go with Red Cedar as my neighbor has apple trees.

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Equilibrium Jun 09, 2007

I avoid planting Red Cedar for the same reason ;)

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