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What small tree for outside front window, limited frontage

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SpaSushi · 04/04/2019 09:18

I would like to plant a small tree outside my front window for some privacy/screening and possibly a climber to look nice.
Problem being g there is only about 1.2m/4ft of "garden" between my hoise and a footpath so it needs to be a compact tree and not damage walks/footpath
The window is about 80 cm from the ground and 1.5m wide

Hopefully photo attached shows .( not my house but its similar)

I was thinking:
Salix flamingo
Japanese Acer
Dwarf crab apple
Dwarf flowering cherry

And then clematis or jasmine climbing ?

Would any of these cause problems with roots/size?

What about climbers ?
Should i go for one tree in the middle of the window( its wide) or a couple?
Should i balance with one on the other side if the door ( where I'm semi detached?)

What small tree for outside front window, limited frontage
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FrancisCrawford · 04/04/2019 09:25

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redwoodmazza · 04/04/2019 09:27

I don't think a tree in front of the window is a good idea. We have a climber that keeps scratching on our glass and it's annoying!

What about a small tree in a planter that can be moved around?

SpaSushi · 04/04/2019 10:00

Thank you @FrancisCrawford i love fairy light /climber pyramid idea, not sure its high enough for the window 🤔 will have to look them up.

@redwoodmazza i had thought of pots, but i tend to kill potted things...

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peridito · 04/04/2019 11:31

bamboo in pots ?

or goldcrest lemon scented conifers?

www.amazon.co.uk/Cupressus-Macrocarpa-Goldcrest-scented-Conifer/dp/B078HJK7SL?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

What small tree for outside front window, limited frontage
What small tree for outside front window, limited frontage
theyellowjumper · 05/04/2019 18:59

Not sure there's enough space for a tree that close to the house. A climbing rose would be lovely trained around the window.

BettyBooJustDoinTheDoo · 05/04/2019 19:16

This is a nice little tree that you can keep as standard, its evergreen as well, Photinia “little robin tree”

What small tree for outside front window, limited frontage
SpaSushi · 05/04/2019 20:43

Thank you

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cakeandchampagne · 10/04/2019 02:16

Have you considered a large plant inside at the window for some privacy?

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