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A suitable tree?

Wild_VioletWild_Violet Posts: 221
edited August 2020 in Plants
Hi, does anyone know what type of tree is featured in this border?  I’m looking to recreate this look in a west facing position once I get rid of my old straggly leylandii hedge.  A tree that would grow to around 7-8 feet would be ideal to improve privacy and soften the line of a new fence. All suggestions welcome.
Thanksphoto copyright- designbuildlove.co.uk
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  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    They are olive trees according to the designer
    https://www.houzz.co.uk/hznb/projects/fulham-garden-pj-vj~1238191
  • Wild_VioletWild_Violet Posts: 221
    Thank you @K67  Sadly I’m  not sure olive trees would survive cold Scottish winters but will look into it. 
    Strange about the photo credit - will recheck that. 
    Thanks again 😊🥀

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    No - they absolutely won't. They struggle with summer in most areas :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • ButtercupdaysButtercupdays Posts: 4,546
    The willow leaved pear ( pyrus salicilifolia pendula) might work to give you a similar look. It has narrow grey leaves, but the commonly available one is a weeping variety, so you might need to trim the lower branches to make room in your border. Pretty and easy to care for, I had one at my previous house.
  • newbie77newbie77 Posts: 1,838
    pittosporum or eucalyptus gunni look similar from a distance. Though i am not sure about their ultimate height.
    South West London
  • Silver surferSilver surfer Posts: 4,719
    edited August 2020
    Willow leafButtercupdays said:
    The willow leaved pear ( pyrus salicilifolia pendula) might work to give you a similar look. It has narrow grey leaves, 
    Agree.
    Easily trimmed as can be seen in  3 examples belows 
    Perthshire. SCOTLAND .
  • Wild_VioletWild_Violet Posts: 221
    @Silver surfer and @Buttercupdays Those look lovely but ultimately too big for the space available In the border.  Might try one of those in another part of the garden though! Thank you 😊 🥀
  • Wild_VioletWild_Violet Posts: 221
    edited August 2020
    @newbie77 I have a couple of eucalyptus in pots and they have shot up.  Would love to put them in the space but fear they will want to grow too high.  I’ll have a look at the pittosporum.  Thank you 😊 🥀
  • Wild_VioletWild_Violet Posts: 221
    @Fairygirl I always look longingly at olive trees when out at garden centres and wonder who would buy them in central Scotland.  Maybe folks with conservatories?  Too expensive to take the risk for me. 
    Thanks 😊 🥀
  • NollieNollie Posts: 7,529
    Trouble is, if you want a tree of around 7-8ft in height, chances are it will get that wide too unless it’s a thin, whippy type like a columnar juniper or similar. Standard pleached or lollipop-style trees might work and can be clipped to keep compact, but few are silver-leaved and evergreen like the olives in the photo if those are the attributes that appealed. You would still need to plant probably 2ft from your fence to give them space, so it depends on the width of your border. If it’s too narrow they might look a bit squished.

    This might work, not evergreen, but silvery and an attractive form even in winter and should withstand your climate, so long as they have sufficient water:
    https://www.ornamental-trees.co.uk/salix-integra-hakuro-nishiki-tree-p340

    Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
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