Privacy is one of the most requested landscape upgrades among homeowners today. Whether you're dealing with nearby neighbors, busy roads, open yards, or unsightly views, creating a sense of seclusion makes your outdoor space feel more peaceful and enjoyable. One of the most effective and attractive solutions is privacy tree planting.
Privacy trees provide a natural, long-lasting barrier that enhances beauty, reduces noise, increases property value, and offers year-round screening. Compared to fences, privacy trees feel softer, more inviting, and more environmentally friendly—and, in many cases, grow tall enough to provide seclusion where fences cannot.
In this blog, we’ll explore the best privacy trees for Michigan, how professional planting ensures long-term success, layout strategies for maximum privacy, and why this upgrade is one of the smartest investments you can make for your landscape.
Privacy trees offer benefits beyond just blocking views—they improve your entire outdoor environment.
Unlike seasonal shrubs or deciduous trees, evergreen privacy trees hold their foliage all year, giving you constant screening from:
You gain seclusion 365 days a year.
Privacy trees make your yard feel more natural and welcoming. They soften the look of:
The landscape becomes more cohesive and visually appealing.
Mature privacy trees significantly boost home value. Buyers love:
This upgrade enhances both beauty and marketability.
Privacy trees act as effective noise buffers and windbreaks. They help:
Your outdoor space feels more comfortable and enjoyable.
Privacy trees offer major environmental benefits:
They’re a greener alternative to tall fences or artificial screens.
Driftwood Landscape installs hardy, reliable species that thrive in Michigan’s climate.
A top choice for fast, reliable privacy.
✔ Quick-growing (especially Green Giant)
✔ Dense foliage
✔ Slim profile for narrow yards
✔ Year-round green color
Perfect for long property lines or tight spaces.
Excellent for tall, full screening.
✔ Strong winter hardiness
✔ Thick branches for dense coverage
✔ Beautiful blue or deep green tones
✔ Long lifespan
Ideal for large yards or homes needing tall privacy.
Soft, flowing foliage adds movement and character.
✔ Fast-growing
✔ Tall maturity height
✔ Soft needles and natural look
Great for wide open properties or woodland-style landscapes.
For stylish, narrow privacy screening.
✔ Perfect for tight side yards or urban homes
✔ Vertical growth habit
✔ Minimal spreading
✔ Elegant architectural shape
Great when you need height without width.
These provide dense lower foliage ideal for shorter barriers.
Professional planning ensures your privacy trees grow healthy, symmetrical, and effective.
Driftwood evaluates:
This ensures the right trees are selected for your property.
Different privacy needs require different species:
A customized plan creates the best results.
Spacing is crucial.
Too close → overcrowding, disease, stunted growth
Too far → gaps in privacy for years
Professional spacing ensures your trees grow into a continuous, healthy, dense screen.
Driftwood Landscape ensures:
Proper installation is the key to long-term tree success.
Once established, privacy trees:
You get a natural privacy barrier that lasts decades.
Here are popular ways Michigan homeowners use privacy trees:
A long row of evergreens creates a wall of natural beauty and complete backyard seclusion.
Strategic planting in property corners blocks unwanted sightlines.
Trees create a natural barrier around:
Perfect for relaxation and entertaining.
Columnar trees help block:
Great for homes on smaller lots.
Combining tall evergreens with shrubs offers:
This creates a natural, woodland-style look.
Planting privacy trees might seem simple, but improper installation leads to:
Driftwood Landscape ensures:
Your trees grow strong and healthy for decades.
Consider planting privacy trees if:
Privacy trees create a peaceful backyard environment instantly.
Driftwood Landscape installs premium privacy trees designed for long-term health, beauty, and year-round screening.
