Big Trees Inc. Completes Large Tree Privacy Screen Project

SNOHOMISH, WA: Big Trees Inc., (http://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree transplant and tree nursery company in the Seattle area, today announced the completion of a large tree privacy screen on Bainbridge Island. Over 20 big trees were planted to create an extensive property-line buffer for one of the company’s many regular customers.

The trees used for the living wall included Cedars, Nordman Firs and Vine Maples Each tree was between 20’ to 22’ feet tall, and weighed between 1000 to 1500 pounds.

“Long-term reoccurring clients are the bedrock of any business, and we love working with them on all occasions,” says Big Trees Inc. owner Nancy Penroes. “Their ideas and confidences make us better at what we do and how we accomplish our tasks. We are very fortunate to have a great number of these customers, and happy to rise to their next challenges as they develop their properties and projects!”

Located in Washington State’s Puget Sound Basin, Bainbridge Island is approximately 5 miles wide and 10 miles long. It is one of the largest islands in Puget Sound, known for its natural beauty and numerous parks.

Bainbridge Island trees are considered an extremely valuable asset. According to a study conducted by the City of Bainbrdge Island, they help preserve and protect the environment by dispersing rainwater, cleaning the air and protecting wildlife. Bainbridge Island trees also provide a buffer for noise, sunlight, wind and dust, and help reduce utility bills by sheltering buildings during the summer and winter.

Big Trees Inc. (http://www.bigtreesupply.com) is located in Snohomish, WA, in the Seattle area. The company is one of the area’s largest tree nurseries, with over 120,000 trees available in over 300 varieties. They not only can deliver young trees but also mature trees in a wide range of sizes, including spring flowering, deciduous, evergreen, and privacy trees. The company also transplants large trees. Their blog can be seen at http://www.bigtreesupply.com/blog/ or http://bigtreemover.net/.

BigTreeSupply.com: Using Trees to Create an Outdoor Screen

By Nancy Penrose


Many property owners buy big trees to beautify their landscape, but they can also be used as natural screens to create privacy, minimize wind, decrease sunlight and reduce noise.

A living wall is a great way to create seclusion, especially if you are concerned about being observed or disturbed by neighbors, pedestrians and drivers. You can also use trees to hide objects both on and off the property.

Do you live in a windy area? When used as a windbreak, trees can reduce the wind’s speed by a distance of up to 30 times the tree’s height.
They can also minimize the wind chill around your home or building, which can lower your heating bill.

When trees are planted on the east, west and northwest sides of your home, they can provide enough shade to decrease summer air conditioning expenses by up to 35%. If there’s too much outside noise where you live, a tree screen can also help reduce noise levels.

You can create tree screens in many different locations, including between homes, buildings and alongside of highways.

Before buying trees for a screen, decide how high and wide you want it to be. Also decide if you want an evergreen screen or one made of deciduous trees that will lose their foliage in the fall. And don’t forget to take into consideration the growing environment, including the soil type.

One of the most popular trees used for screens is the Excelsa Cedar. A fast growing privacy tree, it grows 2-3’ a year, but tops out around 25-30’ tall and 15’ wide. It is very low maintenance.

You might also want to consider Emerald Green Arborvitae trees, which grows between 15 to 18 feet in height. It has thick foliage and will keep its color all year long. The emerald green is good for narrow planting areas.


Nancy Penrose is owner of Big Trees Inc. (http://www.bigtreesupply.com), (tree nursery Snohomish, WA), one of the largest Seattle tree nurserys (visit Big Trees Sales and Inventory page at http://bigtreesupply.com/sales-inventory/), specializing in large trees for sale and transplanting trees. For more tips on tree landscaping go to http://bigtreemover.net/. See our video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_x12IYgYbg and connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Trees-Inc/193731105108