Other plants grow high and wide. The size and density of leaves are other important considerations. For instance, pine trees are evergreen, grow fast and branch profusely, but don't make the best sound barrier since they don't have dense leaf canopies. It's native to the Southeast and is low-maintenance. It grows in wet or dry areas, in sun or shade and isn't particularly susceptible to disease or insects.
Birds love the dense canopy and abundant seeds.
It has a moderate growth rate. Carolina cherry laurel is a fast-growing evergreen shrub native to the Southeastern coast. Profuse branching forms a dense hedge, and the dark green leaves are attractive throughout the season. Japanese plum, or loquat , is an attractive evergreen tree that grows to 15-25 feet high and about as wide. It's a fairly fast-growing plant that branches profusely.