Trees can be used to fulfill many different purposes for us. We plant them for fruit or as points in our landscaping designs and we also use them for shade. We often plan gardens or patios around existing trees in our yard, but the tree can also be planted to around those things to enclose a private space from view.
Privacy is a very important thing to most of us and we go to great lengths to obtain it. Many people put up fences or hedges to ensure their privacy when they are outside but trees are able to give a much better screen to hide things from prying eyes. They grow taller than hedges and won't need the maintenance that a fence would. Trees live a very long time, some longer than others and will only provide even more privacy as they do.

When choosing trees for privacy you should opt for the thicker branched varieties that stay green year around. The will always be full so your privacy fence won't just disappear when fall arrives and the trees start to lose their leaves. The Evergreen is most likely the best choice if you are planting for privacy. There are hundreds different types of trees available in many stages of growth. Some trees can be purchased at already taller than the average man. These may cost a bit more but you will not have to wait as long for them to grow to start aiding in the privacy of your yard.


Many trees are labeled as "fast growers" which means they will gain maturity much faster than other trees. When planning to use trees for privacy there are a few things to consider. You will need to decide exactly what type of tree you want, how soon you would like to start "seeing" the privacy factor, and where your new trees need to be planted to fulfill their intended purpose.