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Eagleston Holly: The Best Backyard Privacy Tree for Houston | Garden Guy
🌳 The #1 Tree for Backyard Privacy in Houston: Eagleston Holly! 🌿
Looking for the perfect privacy tree for your Houston backyard? Eagleston Holly is Garden Guy’s top pick! This evergreen, low-maintenance tree grows 20-25 feet tall, stays lush year-round, and thrives in Houston’s heat and occasional freezes. Whether you need a natural screen from neighbors or a beautiful, dense hedge, this tree does it all!
🌱 Why Eagleston Holly?
✅ Year-round evergreen foliage for constant privacy
✅ Low-maintenance – just plant and watch it grow!
✅ Heat & drought tolerant – thrives in Houston’s climate
✅ Compact width (10-15 feet) – ideal for backyards
Want to know how to plant and care for this perfect privacy tree? Read more on our blog! 🌿