: For those seeking an immediate "green wall," specialized growers like Brandywine Trees provide specimens already standing 5 feet tall. Prunus laurocerasus 'Schipkaensis'

: Larger potted versions, such as those found at Home and Gardens for Less , provide a more immediate presence for about $35.99.

: For those with patience, retailers like Garden Nursery offer young live plants (6–10 inches tall) for as low as $7.74, often discounted from around $24.35.

As he browsed for options, he found a range of ways to begin his hedge: