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I am looking for a waterwise, evergreen shrub that will grow 10ft tall to provide a privacy screen. Any suggestions?
Carin
Novato

Answer

Hello! Good candidates for your purpose are:
  • Podocarpus (all species and varieties: gracillior, macrophyllus, Icee Blue)
  • Dodonaea ‘Atropurpurea’, the Hopseed
  • Rhamnus alaternus and Rhamnus John Edwards
  • Pittosporum tenuifolium
 
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