Appropriate Hedge Planting For Our Location

Question

Need your recommendation for a planting that will grow tall (even 8-10 feet would be ideal) near the periphery of our property line and provide privacy and a sound barrier from nearby street noise. The planting location is the issue for finding a planting that will thrive there. It is in full shade under the canopy of two large pine trees (so the soil is acidic). We are in Zone 5 in Colorado. We have considered the common laurel, but we are not sure if it is appropriate for Zone 5.

Answer 1

The Laurel would be a good choice, here, but you might have some other choices, as well. This article will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/zone-5-shade-shrubs.htm

These articles will offer more ideas that may work, as well:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/planting-zone-5-shrubs.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/zone-5-privacy-hedges.htm