I have a stretch of about 30' on the north side of my house that I am looking to plant shrubs along as buffer between the neighbors and I. It doesn't get a lot of sun, but does get some late in the day so I am looking for suggestions that will fit these characteristics:

1. Does Well in Shade
2. Grows (or can easily be trimmed without resulting ugliness) to 8-10' tall max
3. Holds up well in all New England seasons (I live in Western MA)
4. Can be planted reasonably close together (looking for a "wall" effect here)

I'm thinking of the arbor vitae type shrubs, or sometimes Ive heard them called Thuja? Some sort of evergreen type shrub, Im obviously open to suggestions.

Thanks!

I am looking for same general characteristics and was recommended skip laurel by a nursery worker. I havn't looked into it much but have seen nice privacy screens in my neighborhood using these.

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Thanks for the info Simpson, those Leyland Cypress trees are just the ones I was thinking of, just never knew the name. I'll have to check out my local nursery and make sure they'll do ok with the partial sun, that website you sent says they will. thanks again

Now how deep did you plant them? I only ask because I need to call Dig Safe as these will be going in the same area where my electrical lines to my house are buried.

+1 Simpson, although I don't tend to go deeper than the pot (depending on the size of the pot).

The rule is to dig a $50 hole for a $2 plant. Go much wider than you think you need to, at least twice the diameter of the pot.

I'll cut roots if necessary, but generally try to untwine them first if possible. It's not always possible...!