evergreens
Canadian Hemlock – Tsuga canadensis
Canadian Hemlock is a large growing evergreen that can be planted in sun or shaded conditions. This native tree is found throughout the Hudson Valley. The soft needles of the Hemlock have an attractive weeping habit. You will need to protect this tree from deer grazing. If you do have high deer populations, Norway Spruce…
Read MoreGreen Giant Arborvitae – Thuja plicata ‘Green Giant’
Green Giant Arborvitae is a good choice for creating Privacy Screening in the Hudson Valley. This Arborvitae has good deer resistance and his highly sought after. Can see how this evergreen tree creates a solid wall of green here. I would caution that you still monitor Green Giant Arborvitae in the winter time to…
Read MoreWhite Pine – Pinus strobus
White Pine is another good selection for creating privacy screening along your homes property line. Like most evergreen trees you should space pine every 10-15 ft. for screening. White pine once established are easy to care for. During hard winters and high deer populations we recommend that you use deer netting to control grazing. A…
Read MoreGlobe Blue Spruce – Picea pungens ‘Globosa’
Globe Blue Spruce is a low mounding evergreen specimen. You can use the the Globe Blue Spruce to add a punch of color in your landscape beds and create a focal point in your gardens. I like to pair this spruce with burgundy foliage plants like Wine and Roses Weigela , Crimson Pygmy Barberry and…
Read MoreColorado Blue Spruce – Picea glauca
Add some color in your landscape. Colorado Blue Spruce grows well in the Hudson Valley so give this spruce tree a little room on your property. You can also use Colorado Blue Spruce for privacy screening along your property line. Colorado Spruce is moderately deer resistant and in hard winters with high deer populations, they…
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