Privacy Trees 101: ATX Trees’ Top Picks to Screen Your Property

Tired of nosy neighbors or busy street noise? A well-planned privacy tree screen can transform your outdoor space into a peaceful retreat. At ATX Trees & Land Development, we specialize in fast-growing, low-maintenance evergreens perfect for Central Texas properties. Here are our top recommendations to create your perfect natural barrier.

Why Choose Living Privacy Screens?

✔ More attractive than fences

✔ Blocks noise + wind better than wood

✔ Increases property value

✔ Provides wildlife habitat

Pro Tip: For instant privacy, mix different heights and textures of trees!

ATX Trees’ Top 3 Privacy Champions

1. Brodie Cypress

Why Homeowners Love It:✓ Fast-growing (3-4 ft per year)✓ Narrow profile (only 5-8 ft wide) – perfect for tight spaces✓ Year-round blue-green color✓ Drought-tolerant once established

Best For:

• Sideyard screens

• Pool enclosures

• Property line markers

2. Carolina Sapphire Cypress

Why It Stands Out:✓ Stunning silvery-blue foliage✓ Soft texture (no prickly needles)✓ Grows 15-20 ft tall✓ Fresh citrus scent

Best For:

• Luxury landscapes

• Formal hedges

• Windbreaks

3. Wax Myrtle 

The Native Choice:

✓ Adapted to Texas soils

✓ Produces fragrant berries (birds love them!)

✓ Can be pruned or left wild

✓ Natural pest resistance

Best For:

• Eco-friendly yards

• Informal screens

• Wet areas

Designing Your Privacy Screen

For Quick Coverage:→ Space trees 5-6 ft apart→ Stagger in zig-zag pattern for thicker screening

For Long-Term Growth:→ Space 8-10 ft apart→ Underplant with dwarf yaupon holly ($275) for layered look

Limited-Time Privacy Package

🛒 Buy 5+ Privacy Trees = Get:

✔ 10% discount

✔ Free spacing diagram

✔ Optional professional planting (with 1-year warranty)

Why ATX Trees for Your Privacy Needs?

✔ Two nurseries to inspect trees in person

✔ Texas-grown = already adapted to our climate

✔ Expert advice on placement and care

Visit Us Today:

📍 24250 Ranch Road 12, Dripping Springs

📍 2201 W Hwy 290, Dripping Springs

📞 512-749-5149

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