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Screen at front wall
AnneGG
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Hi There,
We have been in our property about three years and we have planted cherry trees and japanese maples at intervals along our front wall. We're now looking for filler plants to screen our front garden from the main road. The front wall is only two feet tall so I'm looking for a variety of plants about 4-5ft tall that provide year round screening and interest.
Any suggestions would be really appreciated.
Thanks so much.
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The garden faces south east, trees are about two metres apart and the soil is probably closer to waterlogged than dry as we live in the west of Ireland so limestone underneath! Thanks
Is Ceanothus Californian Lilac. If so, I dont think it likes it too wet, prefers a dry sunnyspot, same as california.
Any white hydrangea. I have Annabelle out at the moment and it is wonderful. The paniculata ones are beautiful too. They blend in with their neighbours and the landscape.
Thanks a million for all your great ideas! I googled the variegated Weigela and its beautiful. Do you know how much it dies back in wintertime? Will it still act as a screen when the leaves fall off?
Try Pittosporum - it is evergreen and a nice plant or an osmanthus (holly like). A trip to the garden centre I think and have a look at medium sized shrubs. A lot of them would do well in your spot. It's just a case of finding ones you like.
Thanks so much for all your help. Made a trip to the garden centre yesterday and came home with two Viburnum Tinus, one hardy fuchsia and a variegated Weigela.