Many people love various things about fall in Wisconsin—football, apple cider, cooler days—but one thing most of us can agree on is the lovely color of the leaves. However, as the leaves turn, they eventually fall, leading to a lack of privacy. If you enjoy year-round privacy or just like seeing green on a dreary, gray winter day, these trees are for you!
Douglas Fir: A Natural Fence with Softer Texture
Douglas Firs make for a great natural fence, whether featured alone or in groups. They thrive in moist soil and come in various colors, with the blue-green shade being the most attractive and hardy. These trees can grow up to 80 feet tall when planted in consistently moist, well-drained soil.
White Pine: Fast-Growing and Versatile
White Pines can grow between 50 to 80 feet tall and 20 to 40 feet wide, depending on the variety. The columnar variety is perfect for smaller yards or areas with limited space, maxing out at 20 feet high and 14 feet wide. White Pines grow quickly and have a soft, billowy texture, offering a nice departure from the more rigid look of other evergreens.
Concolor Fir: Adaptable and Unique
Also known as White Fir, the Concolor Fir adapts to various growing conditions. It thrives in even, moist soil with good drainage. The Concolor Fir has unique blue-gray needles with a white luster. Its tiered and conical branches make it an excellent choice for privacy. These trees can grow up to 70 feet tall in the right soil.
Norway Spruce: Distinctive and Graceful
The Norway Spruce stands out with its pyramid shape and horizontal branches that reach upward, allowing the stems to hang down and create a beautiful, graceful aesthetic. In well-drained soil, the Norway Spruce can grow between 50 to 60 feet tall and 25 to 30 feet wide, although smaller varieties are also popular.
False Cypress: Versatile and Colorful
False Cypress trees come in many varieties, shapes, and colors, ranging from blue-gray to golden-green. They provide excellent privacy and can be trimmed like a hedge or allowed to reach their full, natural potential. False Cypress prefers well-drained soil and makes a wonderful addition to any winter garden.
American Arborvitae: Durable and Long-Lived
American Arborvitae, also known as Eastern Arborvitae, is a common go-to for privacy and landscaping. These trees often live for several hundred years, with popular varieties growing 10 to 15 feet tall. They are durable and adaptable. Note that deer enjoy them, so wrap their trunks in winter or spray with deer repellent.
Yew: Immortal Beauty
Often called the tree of immortality, ancient specimens of Yew have lived for thousands of years. Its dark foliage with red berries is a beautiful and welcome sight in winter. Yew trees are great for landscaping and provide shelter for birds in harsher months. They prefer well-drained or dry soil.
No matter which evergreen you choose for your landscaping needs, you can be sure that it will offer both color and privacy during the long winter months in the Brookfield and Waukesha area. Contact us today with your questions or landscaping and tree trimming needs.