Canadian Hemlock

Tsuga canadensis | Zones 3-8 | Soil: Loam, Moist, Sandy, Well-Drained 

A top choice for privacy screen and hedges due to its ability to accept being sheared to any shape or height. Tolerant of a wide range of sunlight from full sun to full shade.  Prefers a mix of both sun/shade.  An excellent choice for deer cover as well as for songbird nesting.

Dawn Redwood 

Metasequoia glyptostroboides | Zones 4-8 | Soil: Widely Adaptable 

One of the fastest growing trees available, Dawn Redwood is considered a deciduous conifer (like a Tamarack).  It is a large tree – often reaching 70-100’ tall or more.   The fern-like feathery foilage emerges light green in Spring and changes to dark green throughout the summer.  Note:   This is a zone 4/5 tree. It is not recommended for Central WI or north.