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Tree to shield us from neighbours

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BandwagonsFull · 28/02/2024 21:05

I'm looking for some suggestions please as I'm very new to gardening!

I'm looking for a tree which I can plant to give us some privacy from our neighbours. Ideally maximum height of about 7/8ft tall, non-deciduous and can be planted about 3ft away from the house (I'm thinking of tree roots?)

Does anything like this exist? I wondered about some sort of bamboo tree? Or fruit tree? I would be so grateful for any advice! 🙏🏼

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EmmaGrundyForPM · 29/02/2024 13:49

WithIcePlease · 29/02/2024 09:01

If you want something to plant in the ground, I would suggest photinia red robin. Much easier to control than laurels and has colour interest and can easily be trimmed to correct height

We've got photinia in our front garden to screen us from the road. I much prefer it to laurel.

VegetablesFightingToReclaimTheAubergieneEmoji · 29/02/2024 13:52

Please try to avoid laurel as it’s invasive and a bit of a thug.

WithIcePlease · 01/03/2024 01:07

VegetablesFightingToReclaimTheAubergieneEmoji · 29/02/2024 13:52

Please try to avoid laurel as it’s invasive and a bit of a thug.

Thugs is the word!
@LittleWeed2 South midlands here and in a few years mine have grown from 2' to 9' but still very easily trimmed to required height.

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