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[quote=Anonymous]No privet or burning bush. They're non-native invasives. In fact, burning bush is only supposed to be sold with a warning sign in MD.

You're best bet is to do a mixed privacy hedge, as another poster mentioned above. I don't think you mentioned sun vs. shade conditions, however. But assuming you get at least part sun:

- Eastern White Pine ([i]Pinus strobus[/i]) grows fast and should fit the bill.

-But if you still want an arborvitae, choose [i]Thuja occidentalis[/i] , American Aborvitae. Arborvitae don't grow fast.

For the bushes consider:

- Inkberry Holly, [i]Ilex glabra[/i] because it's evergreen.

If you want to include deciduous bushes, there are a lot of options, including Red Chokeberry and Sweet Pepperbush.

For an azalea, which would be an understory bush that is not going to get very tall, consider Early Azalea ([i]Rhododendron prinophyllum[/i]).

You can also consider filling some spots with tall ornamental grasses, if you have enough sun. Consider:

-Switchgrass ([i]Panicum virgatum[/i])
-Yellow indiangrass ([i]Sorghastrum nutan[/i]s)

Good luck.

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