Privacy Hedge Calculator
Planning a privacy screen? Enter the length of your run and pick a Minnesota-hardy evergreen. This calculator estimates how many plants you need and a rough cost — tuned for Twin Cities yards in USDA zones 4b–5a. Read the full hedge buying guide →
Pre-filled with a typical Three Timbers price for the selected plant — edit to match the size you want. Check live prices on the product page.
Spacing is on-center (trunk to trunk). “Solid screen now” tightens spacing ~20% for instant privacy; “standard fill-in” uses recommended spacing that closes in over 2–3 seasons. Deer pressure is heavy in many western suburbs — if deer visit your yard, ask us about juniper and spruce options before planting arborvitae.