Fast-Growing Privacy Trees 🌳
Leyland Cypress – One of the most popular fast-growing privacy trees, reaching 40-60 ft tall.
Green Giant Arborvitae – Grows 3-5 ft per year, reaching up to 50-60 ft tall.
Eastern Red Cedar – Tough and drought-resistant, ideal for a natural privacy screen.
Nellie R. Stevens Holly – Dense, dark green foliage with red berries, growing 15-25 ft tall.
Thuja ‘Emerald Green’ Arborvitae – Slower growing but stays narrow and compact, ideal for smaller yards.
Evergreen Privacy Trees 🌲
Southern Magnolia – Beautiful glossy leaves and large white flowers, reaching 30-80 ft tall.
Carolina Sapphire Cypress – Blue-green foliage with a pleasant aroma, growing 20-40 ft tall.
Wax Myrtle – A hardy, multi-trunked tree growing 10-20 ft tall, great for informal screens.
American Holly – Provides year-round coverage with spiky green leaves and red berries.
Hardwood Trees for Privacy 🍂
River Birch – Fast-growing and tolerates wet soils, reaching 40-70 ft tall.
Sugar Maple – Offers seasonal privacy with stunning fall colors, growing 40-80 ft tall.
Tulip Poplar – One of the tallest shade trees, reaching 60-90 ft tall.
Bamboo for Privacy 🎋
Clumping Bamboo (e.g., Alphonse Karr, Golden Goddess) – Non-invasive and perfect for a fast-growing privacy hedge.
These trees thrive in Georgia’s climate (Zones 7-8) and are excellent choices for natural fences, noise reduction, and windbreaks.