Both failed to make any progress @Latimer and turned yellow. I thought this could have been down to my sandy soil for the one in the ground but the one in a pot had more moisture retentive soil and went the same way. Maybe I’m not good with conifers! You may find that Euonymus Green Spire is a another option worth considering, it can be left to develop its geometrical spire habit or topiarised like Buxus. It’s evergreen too.
Having paid attention to a few of the front gardens on my way back home just now, there were quite a few conifers around, all of which seemed way too massive for this spot. My thoughts of a bit of height in this entrance way is going to be difficult I think.
Conifers can be kept at a desired height if pruned correctly from early on. The mistake many/most people make is letting them get out of hand, and then they cut back too far, with the usual result. The pisifera ones are a nice cone shape.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Green Spire and similar were the kind of euonymus I was thinking of @Plantminded. I think they are pretty slow growing and don’t get too big? I got a Paloma Blanca one recently for a shady corner.
Mountainous Northern Catalunya, Spain. Hot summers, cold winters.
@Fairygirl I’ll take a look at that variety. My worry is that knowing my life, there’ll be times I won’t be able to give it attention bit maybe I can work around that somehow.
@Nollie Green Spire is looking good but I’ll take a look at the other you suggested too
Beautiful garden @Latimer I wouldn't use Pittosporum, having lost a few of ours this Winter (even though we are in one of the warmer bits of the UK). Euonymus Green Spire would be great, and it naturally grows in a column shape. We have some in pots, at the entrance to one of our terraces (see below).
Privet is much derided, but we love it, especially the variegated variety (L. Argenteum). It grows quickly, but can be hard pruned, and shapes very nicely.
I have never grown it, but a fastigiate form of golden Yew might also be nice.
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Don't worry- I wasn't offended at all- I knew you were joking. I used to watch Rab C with the subtitles on. I'm quite posh for a Glaswegian
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
@Plantminded I have been looking at green spire as well, will have a closer look
The pisifera ones are a nice cone shape.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Privet is much derided, but we love it, especially the variegated variety (L. Argenteum). It grows quickly, but can be hard pruned, and shapes very nicely.
I have never grown it, but a fastigiate form of golden Yew might also be nice.