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Planting a conifer - help on selection
Hi, more tree buying!
I have bought most things small, but i thought i would invest in a semi mature conifer. Having looked at lots of pics though, im really not sure.
it is for screening, its just a bit where we are overlooked, but one tree will make a difference, its just to block a window from view, although its not to be planted too close to the window (hope that makes sense). Id like a medium sized evergreen, not huge, with a nice pyramid shape, not narrow. A nice looking tree. Should be easy yes?
Its sunny, exposed, cold. Soil is nearly on neutral.
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you're looking to plant a semi mature conifer, but I'm guessing you don't want it to continue growing?
I'd rethink.
Maybe roller blinds?
I hate christmas, but ill look these up!
How about an evergreen shrub which will also flower? Viburnums would be happy there and many have flowers in late winter/early spring which is a bonus.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
certainly with you on christmas a1154
I was going to say holly as well
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Definitely not a conifer. Most heights indicated are for growth after 10 years but that doesn't mean they stop growing.
If it has to be evergreen then definitely a holly which has been around a lot longer than Xmas! However, look also at liquidambar which is deciduous but the bare branches in winter will provide a filigree effect for privacy. Good shape and size and fabulous foliage colour in spring and autumn so lots of interest.
You could also look at winter flowering cherries such as - https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/details?plantid=5464 which will give flwoers in winter and good foliage the rest of the year.
Hmm i wasnt convinced about a conifer either, but will look at junipers. I do want it to continue growing - the idea was to get a slow growing conifer that has already got some height - instant gardening!! (at a price!) but dont want a monster tree.
Talking of monster trees - liquidambar are huge arent they!?I do love them and may well get one, but not for this screening issue. I have noticed you cant get these bare root, so are pricey too.
Where i have had holly in the past it has been dark, misshapen and ugly, but ill have a look.
I would type more but the puppy keeps attacking my hair!
If I may ask.how far from your house, and therefore your foundations is the site of the proposed plant?
I think consideration should be given ( if it hasn't already ) to roots.
Liquidambar Slender Silhouette is recommended as a slender tree for smaller gardens. Needs acid soil and some moisture for best colour. It will take 50 years to get to full height.