A native privacy screen can provide structure without defaulting to conventional hedges.
Choose by mature size
Toyon, coffeeberry, lemonade berry and other large native shrubs can work in screening designs depending on site conditions.
Avoid permanent shearing when possible
Select plants that naturally fit the desired dimensions. Constantly forcing a large shrub into a tiny hedge increases labor and can reduce habitat value.
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Wildlife-friendly privacy options
- Bird-friendly native privacy hedges
- Coffeeberry for birds & privacy
- Lemonade berry for coastal habitat & privacy
← California Native Plant Library
Turn the plant list into a privacy plan
Spacing, mature size, irrigation, views, property conditions and long-term maintenance determine whether a privacy screen works. Earth People can plan focused screening or incorporate privacy planting into a larger estate renovation.