David Beaulieu, About Landscaping Guide says "Arborvitae trees have a dense growth habit that makes them popular privacy screens or windbreak trees (arborvitaes are also found in shrub-form, if you're seeking a shorter hedge). In Europe, European Beech Trees have been used for centuries as privacy screens and windbreak trees. Windbreak trees are commonly allowed to grow naturally, rather than trimmed to a particular size and shape, unless you wish to combine decorative and practical functions." Read More
Arborvitae - Photo by Steve Nix, Licensed to About.com
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