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Question

It's time to replace our small, tired looking hedge. We would like to replace it with a tree/plants that give us privacy but also something that looks nice and lasts a long time. Thank you Garden Guru.
Anthi
San Francisco

Answer

These plants should do it: Pittosporum tenuifolium, Dodonaea (Hopseed), Juniper Spartan, Thuja, Tea Tree. If you have the space, flowering plums or Magnolia Little Gem.

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