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Davell Northvale, NJ(Zone 6b) Jul 04, 2007

I am looking for a large evergreen shrub 10-15ft or tree to block out my neighbors. The area gets about 3-4 hours of late afternoon sun in summer.It gets more in spring and fall when trees lose their leaves. I am in northern New Jersey zone 6. Any suggestions would really be appreciated.

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LadyCleo Plainfield, NJ(Zone 6b) Jul 05, 2007

How about a Skip (or Russian) Laurel? Prunus laurocerasus 'Reynvaanii'. I think they make one of the preetiest live fences. Deer resistance is a plus too. They thrive here at my NJ home in less light than you have described.

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Davell Northvale, NJ(Zone 6b) Jul 05, 2007

Thank you for the info.Would you know how fast it would take to get in the 12 ft range if I were to get a decent size one. Any ideas on where around here to go ?

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LadyCleo Plainfield, NJ(Zone 6b) Jul 06, 2007

Dave,
I'm not sure where in NJ Northvale is, so I can't answer your question about where to get one around you. Laurel 'Schipkaensis' is available at the garden center I work at in Union County. If that is local to you, or worth the drive, send me a d-mail and I'll hook you up. Presently in stock, we have 3', 5' and a couple of 8-10' beauties available. I think you can expect 6-9 inches a year out of a Skip if they're happy where you put them.
Happy planting!
Cleo

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