The following shrubs are recommended for high hedges or screens. Each species grows to a height of more than six feet; therefore, these shrubs are appropriate for opaque screens.
(A) Hedge Bamboo (Bambusa multiplex). Height: ten to 12 feet; Spread: four to six feet. Hedge Bamboo grows rapidly yet is more easily confined to a limited area than most types of bamboo. It is adaptable to a variety of situations, but requires plenty of water. For best effect as a screen, Hedge Bamboo should be stagger planted.
(B) Thorny Elaengus (Elaengus pungens). Height: eight to 10 feet; Spread: six to ten feet. This shrub tolerates many adverse conditions. It will grow rapidly in relatively infertile, dry soils. Its dense thorny branches form an excellent natural hedge. It is one of the most common evergreen shrubs in the south.
(Ord. passed 12-20-2001)