hedging or trees

mandy · Hazel Tree Joined: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 8

I have a garden with a yard that backs onto a lane i'm looking for tree's or tall hedge that i could use to screen off prying eyes any ideas? thanks

Sive · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:05 pm Post subject:

A few more details please......are you totally open or is there a fence/wall there already.? What height is it ? In other words, do you just need visual screening at eye level or do you need dense growth right down to ground level ?

mandy · Hazel Tree Joined: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 8

Hi, there is an 8ft high wall @30ft long and i would like cover from top of the wall upwards,thanks

Sive · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 4:25 pm Post subject:

In that case I would suggest trees rather than hedging, and you need to consider the aspect ...would you be losing precious sunlight by growing trees there? Or, indeed, would you be ruining a neighbour's garden by growing a bank of trees ? The smaller birches, that don't grow excessively tall may well be suitable......maybe rowans too.

mandy · Hazel Tree Joined: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 8

I think trees might be the way to go alright. There wouldn't be any problem with neighbours or light but i would like something that prunes well and keeps foliage for as long as possible,thanks again

kindredspirit · Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 4:17 pm Post subject:

This might be what you are looking for.

Hoheria sexstylosa Stardust

When mature, leaves start from 8' up and it keeps its leaves all year round.

Fast growing as well.

verge · Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 5:12 pm Post subject:

Bamboo in a raised bed are a possibility also mandy

mandy · Hazel Tree Joined: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 8

Thats great, Thanks for the help guys!