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Friday - April 25, 2014
From: Dripping Springs, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Privacy Screening, Shrubs
Title: Privacy Hedge for Dripping Springs, TX
Answered by: Larry Larson
QUESTION:
We live in Dripping Springs, TX and are looking to find a suggestion for privacy hedges that are non-toxic to dogs, drought resistant, can handle rocky soil and full sun. We prefer flowering hedges. Can you give us some advice?ANSWER:
Your neighbors have asked quite similar questions a number of times! Here’s a good selection of Mr Smarty Plants work that applies to your question (with lots of commentary and advice):
Landscaping plans in Kyle TX [also concerned about toxicity to dogs]
Privacy screen for Canyon Lake, TX
Natural privacy hedge for Kyle Texas
A Bounty of Edibles for New Braunfels Texas [supporting birds, bees, butterflies]
Patio Privacy Screen Suggestions for Central Texas
Need small, fast growing trees for privacy screen in Buda, TX.
Reviewing these; the following shrubs/trees are suggested:
Leucophyllum frutescens (Texas cenizo) [Flowering]
Morella cerifera (wax myrtle) [berries & flowers]
Rhus virens (evergreen sumac) [flowers]
Ilex vomitoria (yaupon) [berries]
Sophora secundiflora (mountain laurel) [flowers]
Garrya ovata ssp. lindheimeri (Lindheimer's silktassel)
Juniperus ashei (Ashe's juniper or cedar) maybe not so recommended!
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