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Screening Trees: Variety and Care

We get it- we all like our neighbor’s, but we do not always want to see them in their backyard. Add your choice of the following trees to make your private sanctuary in your own yard today.

Cedar Deodor

Size: 40-50′ T x 20-30′ W

Care: Full Sun- Part Sun

Cedar Eastern Red

Size: 35-35′ T x 12-15′ W

Care: Full Sun- Part Sun

Holly American

Size: 20-30′ T x 15-20′ W

Care: Full Sun- Shade

Holly Nellie Stevens

Size: 20′ T x 10′ W

Care: Full Sun- Part Sun

Holly Oakland

Size: 15-20′ T x 12-15′ W

Care: Full Sun- Part Sun

Arborvitae Emerald Green

Size: 12′ T x 3′ W

Care: Full Sun- Part Sun

Cypress Carolina Saphire

Size: 20-30′ T x 15-20′ W

Care: Full Sun- Part Sun

Juniper Hollywood

Size: 15′ T x 10′ W

Care: Full Sun- Part Shade

Magnolia Bracken Brown

Size: 30-50′ T x 25′ W

Care: Full Sun- Part Shade

Magnolia DD Blanchard

Size: 50′ T x 25′ W

Care: Full Sun- Part Shade

Juniper Blue Point

Size: 12′ T x 8′ W

Care: Full Sun- Part Sun

Juniper Hetz

Size: 15′ T x 5′ W

Care: Full Sun- Part Sun

Juniper Iowa

Size: 14-16′ T x 5-6′ W

Care: Full Sun- Sun

Juniper Spartan

Size: 15′ T x 5′ W

Care: Full Sun- Part Sun

Juniper Taylor

Size: 15-18′ T x 3-4′ W

Care: Full Sun- Part Sun

Magnolia Little Gem

Size: 25′ T x 15′ W

Care: Full Sun- Part Shade

Thuja American Pillar

Size: 21′ T x 4′ W

Care: Full Sun- Part Shade

Thuja Green Giant

Size: 35′ T x 10′ W

Care: Full Sun- Part Shade

Thuja Plicata Virginian

Size: 12′ T x 3′ W

Care: Full Sun- Part Shade

Attracting Bees: Variety and Care

Just like Hummingbirds, Bees need support throughout the season as well! Plant more Bee attracting plants to help pollinate your Fruit Trees, Vegetables, and to support Honey Bees/Native Bees.Native Plants support not only our Native bees but all other pollinators as...

Native Plants: Variety and Care

Why choose Natives? Native plants not only adapt better in our climate and handle environmentla stressors better, but they also help to support both native and non native pollinators. At Cross Creek, you'll find not only true Natives, but also Nativars in our Native...