This spring we are getting rid of an extremely tall 30+feet Juniper that is weak, scraggly and quite past its expiry date. Unfortunately when it goes, so will our privacy. There is a 40-foot section of fence that it stands in front of, so we will need something to replace it that will quickly grow tall, without too much width/circumference. Ideally, the new trees will be coniferous to give us privacy all year long. The soil is quite average – not on the clay or sandy side. Somewhere in the middle. And the site is full sun. We were hoping to explore something other than the traditional suburban pyramid cedars / cedar hedge. Could you offer any suggestions?
Thank you for your inquiry regarding coniferous hedges. A similar question was answered on this site and the response is available, see the link below. The question was answered in 2014, so quoted prices will differ today.
https://www.torontomastergardeners.ca/askagardener/hedges/
Also, the Toronto Master Gardeners have produced a gardening Guide detailing evergreens suitable for hedges, which you might find interesting, again see the link below. Hopefully you will find a suitable conifer among the options described.