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Picture a row of lush evergreens lining your property line — instantly blocking unwanted views, softening noise, and turning what was once a bare boundary into a rich, green backdrop. Our privacy trees for sale are ideal for these living fences and landscape walls. They can be planted to flank driveways, define patio spaces, or shield your garden from wind and sound. With selections that range from compact narrow forms to towering hedges, you’ll find the right tree whether you’re working with a small side yard or a large estate backyard.

One of the best aspects of privacy trees is their ease of maintenance. Many of these varieties thrive in full sun to partial shade, tolerate a wide range of soils, and require minimal pruning once established. From planting at the right time to maintaining good soil moisture and applying mulch, we provide straightforward guidance to help you achieve strong growth, rich foliage, and minimal fuss. With regular watering during the first year and light trimming as needed, your living fence will continue to thrive year after year.

Create a Living Green Wall with Fast-Growing Privacy Trees

Privacy trees bring structure to your yard in every season. Evergreen species maintain their foliage when deciduous plants drop out — meaning your living fence stays visually dense through winter, giving you uninterrupted privacy and a constant backdrop of green. This year-round presence adds architectural stability to your garden and elevates its overall design. With strong vertical form and consistent color, these trees turn boundaries into features, not just afterthoughts.

Discover the Best Trees for Natural Privacy and Wind Protection

These trees do more than screen views — they act as natural buffers. A dense row of evergreens reduces wind speeds, blocks noise from nearby streets or neighbors, and softens the edge of your property. Because the foliage overlaps and the trunks form a continuous barrier, you’re creating a living wall that filters air and sound, making your outdoor space more comfortable and serene. Installing a privacy screen from our collection means quieter, calmer surroundings for you and your family.

Create a Backyard Refuge for Songbirds and Pollinators

A mature privacy screen can also serve as a habitat for birds, beneficial insects, and other wildlife, thereby enhancing biodiversity in your yard. While privacy is the primary goal, the evergreen structure provides shelter and nesting sites. In turn, that encourages natural insect and bird activity, which contributes to a healthier ecosystem. Selecting trees from Garden Goods Direct means you’re creating a garden feature that works for you and nature.

Natural Erosion Control and Landscape Definition with Privacy Trees

Living fences offer more than just height and density — they also stabilize the soil and help define space. A row of trees planted on a slope helps anchor the soil, reduces runoff, and limits erosion. Meanwhile, from a design standpoint, they clarify property lines, create visual separation between zones (e.g., garden, lawn, patio), and replace the look of fences with natural beauty. These trees give you functionality and finesse.

Create a Living Green Wall with Fast-Growing Privacy Trees

Our Privacy Trees Collection features a diverse mix of Arborvitae, Cypress, Juniper, Spruce, and Holly selections — each carefully chosen for its dependable performance, lush foliage, and landscape versatility. Whether you want fast vertical growth, narrow form, or evergreen density, these eight trees represent the best options for every type of property and climate.

1. Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae – The nation’s favorite privacy tree for a reason. This vigorous evergreen grows up to 3–5 feet per year, forming a tall, dense, pyramidal screen 30–50 feet high. Its bright green, fragrant foliage resists deer and maintains color through every season. Use Green Giant for instant privacy along property lines or as a natural windbreak that matures quickly into a living wall.

2. Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja ‘Smaragd’) – Compact and elegant, Emerald Green reaches 10–15 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide, making it perfect for smaller yards or narrow side boundaries. Its tidy shape and vibrant color hold year-round with minimal pruning. Plant a row 2–3 feet apart for a low-maintenance evergreen hedge that looks polished and professional in any landscape.

3. Leyland Cypress – Known for its lightning-fast growth and soft, feathery texture, Leyland Cypress is a top choice for homeowners seeking a lush green curtain in record time. Growing 3–4 feet per year to 40–60 feet tall, this hardy evergreen creates immediate coverage and thrives in full sun. It’s perfect for large properties, rural lots, or windy sites where solid protection is needed.

4. Murray Cypress – An improved cultivar of Leyland Cypress, the Murray Cypress grows quickly but with stronger limbs and better disease resistance. Reaching 30–40 feet tall, it provides the same dense privacy but with improved durability and resilience to humidity. It’s an excellent selection for southern and mid-Atlantic landscapes where moisture and heat can stress other evergreens.

5. Spartan Juniper – Bold, narrow, and sculptural, Spartan Juniper forms an upright column that’s ideal for modern landscapes or tight spaces. Growing 15–20 feet tall with a 3–5 foot spread, its deep-green needles create a stately vertical accent that doubles as a refined privacy screen. Spartan’s drought tolerance and easy care make it one of the best evergreens for low-maintenance living fences.

6. Wichita Blue Juniper – If you love silver-blue color and rugged adaptability, Wichita Blue delivers both. Its shimmering steel-blue foliage holds its hue year-round, even through winter. Maturing 10–15 feet high, this juniper offers a cooler-toned alternative to traditional green screens, pairing beautifully with stone walls or contemporary architecture.

7. Nellie Stevens Holly – A classic choice for dense, evergreen privacy with a touch of elegance. This hybrid holly produces glossy, dark-green leaves and bright red berries in winter, adding color and wildlife value. Growing 20–30 feet tall, it forms a naturally conical shape that’s beautiful even without pruning. Plant Nellie Stevens for both privacy and seasonal beauty.

8. Oakland Holly – For structured form and polished appeal, Oakland Holly offers a symmetrical pyramidal shape and lush evergreen foliage that stays vibrant all year. Reaching 15–20 feet tall, it’s ideal for privacy screens or as a foundation planting. Its dense branching creates reliable cover and texture that elevates front-yard designs while offering four-season interest.

Together, these eight trees form the backbone of any privacy planting strategy — from compact urban screens to expansive natural borders. All are nursery-grown and shipped directly from Garden Goods Direct, ensuring your trees arrive healthy, vigorous, and ready to thrive in your landscape.

What is the best time to plant privacy trees?

The ideal planting time for privacy trees is either in early spring or early fall. During these seasons, the soil is warm enough for roots to take hold, but the ambient air and midday sun aren’t too extreme. Planting in spring gives the tree a full growing season to establish before winter, while fall planting allows roots to develop in cooler, more stable weather conditions. The team at Garden Goods Direct notes that proper timing helps reduce stress, encourages deeper root growth, and improves long-term success.

If you must plant in summer, it’s still possible — just water carefully, mulch to conserve moisture, and protect newly planted trees from the hottest afternoon sun. Consistent watering in the establishment phase is critical. When planted at the right time, your privacy trees will settle quickly and begin forming the green wall you desire.

What growth rate and mature size can I expect from privacy trees?

Growth rates vary significantly across the varieties in this collection. For example, Thuja Green Giant can grow 3–5 feet per year and reach heights of 30–50 feet with widths of 12–18 feet.

On the other hand, Emerald Green Arborvitae grows more slowly — perhaps 6–12 inches per year — and is designed for smaller settings (mature ~10–15 feet tall by ~3–4 feet wide).

When choosing your tree, consider the space you have, how quickly you need screening, and the mature footprint of the tree. For large, fast impact, go for the giants. For tighter spaces or slower growth, the narrower varieties deliver great results. Garden Goods Direct provides full spec details so you can plan spacing and long‐term growth properly. 

How far apart should I space them, and what maintenance do they need?

Spacing depends on your goal. For a seamless privacy screen with overlapping foliage, plant taller, wider trees (like Green Giant) about 5–6 feet apart on center for dense coverage quickly. 
 If you’re using narrower trees (like Emerald Green or American Pillar), spacing might be tighter (2–3 feet apart for very narrow hedges) or slightly more if you allow some growth room. Good soil preparation, proper planting depth, and mulching are key to long-term success. 

Maintenance is straightforward: water deeply during the first year, apply 2–3 inches of mulch, avoiding contact with the trunk, and prune only to remove dead or crossed branches or to achieve a formal shape. Once established, most of these trees tolerate low maintenance, some drought conditions, and even deer resistance.

Are these privacy trees deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?

Yes — many of the trees in this collection are noted for their deer resistance and improved drought tolerance once established. For example, the Green Giant Arborvitae is naturally deer-resistant thanks to its aromatic foliage and has good drought tolerance after the first year. 
 Similarly, Emerald Green Arborvitae is hardy in colder zones (Zones 2–7) and retains its green color year-round, making it a reliable choice in challenging climates. 
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That said, “drought-tolerant” doesn’t mean “plant and forget” — you still need to water deeply during the first growing season and mulch to maintain root moisture. For deer resistance, no plant is 100 % immune, but these evergreens rank among the strong options. Garden Goods Direct provides care instructions and product details to help you choose the right tree for your conditions and wildlife challenges.

If you’re looking for the best privacy trees for sale online, Garden Goods Direct is your go-to grower-direct partner. We skip the middleman, grow robust and healthy evergreens, and ship them fresh to your door so you get maximum value and performance. Whether you’re establishing a tall living fence, softening your neighbor’s view, or creating a quiet garden retreat, our varieties offer superb growth rates, year-round color, and minimal maintenance. With our expert help, spec clarity, and ease of ordering, your landscape transforms faster and more reliably.

If you'd like further help selecting or learning how to plant Privacy trees, here are a few blog posts to help get you started: Planting the Perfect Privacy Screen, How to choose the best Privacy Trees.