Photos are of actual plants in our price range.
Situation: Need a 64 foot long hedge at the side of the house to create privacy from the road. Desired height is 5 feet, desired width no more than 2-3 feet. Likely staying at this house for 10 years or less, so would like something that can fill in over the next year or two.
From purely the looks standpoint, we like English (cherry) laurel's bright green leaves the best, but have ruled it out due to how difficult it is to keep it narrow.
Options:
Genolia Laurel – spreads only 2-3 feet which is a huge plus compared to regular cherry laurel while providing similar look, con is that these plants are the smallest so will need more, may still be a bit "see through" even when mature.
Portugese Laurel – better than cherry laurel, but not sure I like the look.
Eddie Yew – provides most privacy, low maintenance, very common in the area, con don't love the dark spiky look or when mature one is trimmed straight/formal but suppose could get used to it.
by Many-Cantaloupe-9764