Hello, and thanks in advance for your assistance. I am in zone 7, on Long Island, New York. I am looking for some privacy trees that would preferably grow tall and full, yet not too wide, as their location is not a very wide space (between a fence and a path). They would be in partial to almost full shade, which I know would rule out many evergreens such as arborvitae. While I prefer an evergreen suggestion, it could also be a non-evergreen, as the privacy I seek is mostly for the summer months. Thanks very much for your time and advice.

A lot of trees that tolerate full shade would be short because in their native habitat they would be and understory tree. Some would grow tall and fast after a disturbance where sunlight is increased. What are the species of trees that are there now?Its a hard question to answer. I do not have the answer.Sincerely,John A. Keslick, Jr.Arborist Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us that we are not the boss.

Shade Privacy Tree Suggestions?

Apr 12, 2007 21 Replies

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Ann 19 years ago

Jangchub expounded:

LOL! Good thing I hadn't put my forkful into my mouth!

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Jangchub 19 years ago

Eh, all in good fun. I too am glad you didn't spew~

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