Question
Hi, I live in a condo that is 2 levels. The upper level has a balcony/deck that is very close to my neighbors decks out back. Any suggestions on plants tall and thick enough to block their view of me on my deck. I would need plants that are movable if possible. The railing is about 4 feet high so I need plants rises another 4 feet higher to get good privacy.


Answer
Hello,

The following plants will provide screening and will meet your height requirements. These plants require a minimum 10 gallon container. A ten gallon container weighs approximately 100 pounds so a hand truck or some other means will have to be employed to move them.

Ficus
Bamboo (Do not use in clay pots. The roots will crack clay.)
Lorpetalum

Tall and Narrow:
Holly (Skypencil)
Spruce (Dwarf Alberta)
Juniper (Skyrocket)

Another suggestion would be trellis plants such as:

Climbing Rose
Clematis
Thunbergia
Hardenbergia
Pandorea
Solanum
Bigonia

A planted trellis,a privacy trellis or lattice panel would provide privacy yet save space and would require less maintenance than potted plants. Trellis plants could perhaps be planted in a box attached to the railing.  Good luck. Let me know if I can be of further help.

Mark  Harshman
http://www.mahdrafting.com
Email: [email protected]

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