Everygreen screening help!

malteser · January 2020

Hi all
Looking for ideas for tall evergreen shrubs/trees for my garden please. I have built raised bed and put some in, but its nothing like what I need. I want to be surrounded by greenery! I almost bought a beautiful silver birch last year for the corner, but was concerned it would be too close to the neighbouring house, so didn't go ahead with it. Looking to screen brick walls of neighbouring houses (so concerned about tree size and roots) and block the view of houses. I need height and some interest and trying to bring the birds in...

I attached some photos. I'm happy to rip the raised beds out again, so all suggestions welcome!

Thanks all

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robairdmacraignil · January 2020

Cotoneaster, photinia red robin, amelanchier, sorbus aucuparia, pittosporum tenuifolium silver queen.....

Borderline · January 2020

I can't see what the shrubs are but you may also need a bit of patience. Shrubs will eventually grow tall and wide. There are good suggestions already, but maybe break up the colour with shrubs/trees like Cotinus Coggygria. Very adaptable as a shrub or tree depending on how you prune them.

Excess evergreen shrubs can also make a small/medium size garden feel hard and make it quite dark. A variegated Italian Buckthorn, Rhamnus Alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' if pruned carefully can look interesting if you have a sheltered warm spot.

Everygreen screening help!

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