Thornless Evergreen Hedges

Condea emoryi: Desert Lavender
Rapid growth, 4-10' (1.2-3m) high, can be trimmed to any height.

Feijoa sellowiana: Pineapple Guava / Feijoa
Slow to moderate growth, 3-20' (1-6m) high, can be trimmed lower.

Dalea frutescens: Black Dalea
Moderate to rapid growth, 3-4' (90-120cm) high. Frost deciduous.

Dodonaea viscosa: Hopbush
Moderate to rapid growth, 12-15' (3.7-4.5m) high, can be trimmed lower.

Erythrostemon mexicanus: Mexican Bird of Paradise
Rapid growth, 10-15' (3-4.5m) high, can be trimmed lower.

Leucophyllum frutescens: Texas Sage
Rapid growth rate, 6-8' (1.8-2.4m) high, can be trimmed lower. Frost deciduous.

Myrtus communis: Myrtle
Slow to moderate growth, 8-12' (2.4-3.7m) high, can be trimmed lower.

Nerium oleander: Oleander
Moderate to rapid growth, cultivars vary in height up to 20' (6m), can be trimmed lower.

Photinia arbutifolia: Red Chokeberry
Moderate to rapid growth, normally to 8' (2.4m) high, can be trimmed lower.

Phyllostachys aurea: Golden Bamboo
Rapid growth, 15-20' (4.5-6m) high. Invasive and needs a trenched barrier.

Pistacia lentiscus: Mastic Tree
Moderate to rapid growth, 15-25' (4.5-7.6m) high.

Rhus ovata: Sugar Bush
Moderate to rapid growth, 8-15' (2.4-4.5m) high.

Rhus virens: Evergreen Sumac
Moderate to rapid growth, 10-15' (3-4.5m) high. Semi-evergreen.

Simmondsia chinensis: Jojoba
Slow to moderate growth depending on water, 6-8' (1.8-2.4m) high, can be trimmed lower.

Tecoma stans: Yellow Bells
Rapid growth rate, 10' (3m) high, can be trimmed lower. Frost deciduous.

Vauquelinia californica: Arizona Rosewood
Very slow growth, 10-30' (3-9m) high, can be trimmed lower.

Evergreen Vines for Privacy

Bignonia callistegioides: Lavender Trumpet Vine
Moderate to rapid growth, 20-50' (6-15m) long, evergreen above 20°F (-6.7°C).

Bignonia capreolata: Crossvine
Rapid growth, 30-50' (9-15m) long, evergreen above 32°F (0°C).