What can I plant in front of my 6 foot fence (a very narrow) space that will grow fairly tall in full sun.?

I am in zone 6 and I need some shade on this side of my house.

What can I plant in front of my 6 foot fence (a very narrow) space that will grow fairly tall in full sun.?
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Reply:Pepper,


Why do you restrict yourself to the front of the fence? Expand your vision to something behind the fence that would better suit your needs! Zone 6, being southern (Atlanta, etc.) means you truly need the shade.


I am going to give you two ornamental trees that are easy to grow and perfect for your area. Both are different than what may be in your neighborhood and draw interest. Planted at about six to eight foot centers they will give you the shade you want. Planted with the two in front and offset the other two some three foot more toward the house you will have a shaded spot for all days to enjoy.


The first plant is a Styrax. Common as a Japanese Snowball. This is a Disease Resistant tree which blooms in June. It has become the replacement of a dogwood in northern states. Low maintenance, does need water and fert, but hardy beyond belief. Takes maintenance real well so you can train it to spread or to grow upright. I would place these two as my center plants about three foot from the fence.


The next two would be Satomi Dogwoods. These trees are exceptional for your area. They will bloom late, just before the Styrax, and offer exceptional shade when in leaf.


Place these two in such a way as to off-set the Styrax. This is a new variety, however, it is bred to be disease and insect resistant.


Picture placing four trees that grow to 10-12 foot max in your garden. Low growing and providing the privacy you want. Blooms in June versus the earlier (magnolia). Two behind you, two beside you, and a hammock or bench in the midst of the trees. Shade from the sun, a breeze from any direction.


I will caution you that both trees are more than the cost of the normal tree. I will tell you they are both worth the investment when purchased as small balled or container plants. I grew both at a University in Center City Philadelphia and they survived in clay, no water, little fert. Teachers, students, and visitors marveled at them.


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Reply:well, you could get a large variety of sun flowers, but they only last for a summer. you could do a few bamboo trees. or raspeberry bushes. cedar hedges work well, but take a lot of work to look nice.
Reply:If you want to try a tropical look, Needle Palms (Rhapidophyllum Histrix) can grow in Zone 6. They can get 8 - 10 ft. tall.
Reply:Have you considered something to climb the fence? Climbing roses, ivy, wisteria, trumpet vine, ornamental hops, grape vine, bittersweet, are a few good ones. Call your local greenhouse and tell them the qualities you want and they should be able to give you suggestions, prices, and planting guidelines also.
Reply:Sunflowers might work. They always look great in front of a fence and can grow fairly tall. Plus, they don't need much base room, so you can put them in a narrow space! Good luck! :)