Best Privacy Trees for Long Island Homes (2026 Guide)
If you're looking to create privacy in your backyard, you're not alone. At Bay Gardens, privacy trees are one of our most requested products—and for good reason. Whether you're blocking out neighbors, reducing road noise, or creating a peaceful backyard retreat, the right trees make all the difference.
🌿 Why Privacy Trees Are So Popular on Long Island
Long Island properties often have limited space and close neighbors. Fencing helps—but it doesn’t compare to the natural beauty and year-round screening of evergreen trees.
Privacy trees also:
- Increase property value
- Reduce wind and noise
- Provide year-round greenery
- Create a more natural, upscale look
🌲 Top Privacy Trees We Recommend
1. Green Giant Arborvitae
The go-to privacy tree for Long Island homeowners.
- Fast-growing (3–5 feet per year)
- Low maintenance
- Deer resistant
- Mature height: 30–50 feet
👉 Best for: Quick privacy screens
2. Skip Laurel
A dense, dark-green hedge option that looks clean and formal.
- Great for hedges and borders
- Handles pruning very well
- Stays full and compact
👉 Best for: Clean, manicured privacy lines
3. Leyland Cypress
A fast-growing classic.
- Grows quickly into tall screens
- Soft, feathery texture
- Great for large properties
👉 Best for: Large-scale privacy
4. Virescens Arborvitae
A more upright, narrow version of arborvitae.
- Keeps its green color year-round
- Great for tighter spaces
- Very uniform look
- VERY deer resistant!
👉 Best for: Narrow property lines
5. Norway Spruce
A more natural, rugged privacy option.
- Extremely hardy
- Fast-growing
- Great windbreak
👉 Best for: Larger, natural landscapes
📍 What Works Best in Suffolk County?
Long Island soil, wind, and deer pressure all play a role in selecting the right plant. That’s why we always recommend choosing trees based on your specific property conditions, not just appearance.
🛠️ Professional Installation Matters
Planting privacy trees correctly is just as important as choosing the right ones. Improper spacing, poor soil prep, or bad placement can lead to slow growth or failure.
At Bay Gardens, our crews handle:
- Proper spacing and layout
- Soil preparation
- Delivery and installation
- Large tree planting with equipment
🌱 Ready to Create Privacy?
Whether you need a full property screen or just a few trees, we can help design the right solution.
👉 Stop by our garden center in East Moriches or contact us to schedule a consultation.
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