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[quote=Anonymous]OP I am not in your area but IF this plant is good for your zone, I highly recommend it.  It's ficus nitida, variety is "Green Gem."

It's dense to provide total privacy, and most importantly, stays dense whether in sun or shade.  Green Gem is a variety that is resistant to thrips.

I've researched a few hedge plants, because when we bought our house it came with a hedge of Carolina Cherry which only works in full sun; when some shade enters into the picture, it gets too airy (see-through).

But my real advice to you is to drive around and see what works in your area, then take a sprig of it to the garden store to find out what it is.   This is because there are always microclimates and you want what works in your area.  For example, my favorite tree grows in my area, and I was all excited to plant one, but I noticed that in my neighborhood they all look sickly and leggy.  But in my brother's neighborhood they are fantastic and majestic.  Turns out that this tree hates a sea breeze or fog, and my brother is inland enough to negate the problem.[/quote]

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