I agree it is a beautiful tree I am not aware of a single specimen growing locally to me. Lots of bricks were made here in years gone buy may be the heavy soil is not suitable. I
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
For sceening, one usually thinks of placing the tree at the edge of the property. But the closer one puts the plant to you and your your eye level the smaller it can be.
Try it out with your red pen.
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I love Acer griseum but yes Prunus serrula is easier to get hold of at a decent size without breaking the bank. Good bark and nice neat foliage. Prunus subhirtella autumnalis is another small cherry worth considering - there are many Japanese cherries that would work too.
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Try it out with your red pen.
"Have nothing in your garden that you don't know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
If you'd prefer something evergreen, Arbutus unedo, the Strawberry tree is a good option: Arbutus unedo | Evergreen Strawberry Trees (ornamental-trees.co.uk).
These will grow in most typical garden situations with reasonable soil and climate.