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Shrubs for the seaside
I would like advice about what to plant in a north facing garden about 200 yds from the sea.
My front is paved but has room for 3 or 4 shrubs along the front left side. I need privacy on that side but would rather like deciduous plants so that I can enjoy the new bright leaves in spring. I think I might asking too much! At present there is an eleagnous which of course thrives, a hebe and a viburnum. I want them all to be the same and preferably to be shaped into something contemporary. I've just been to Holland and have been inspired to do this by what I have seen there.
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Hi suesea. How about Tamarisk tentandra. These make a lovely seaside hedge. Pink flowers as well.
Sea buckthorn - https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/8765/Hippophae-rhamnoides/Details
Cercis siliquastrum - https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/24283/Cercis-siliquastrum/Details
Rosa rugosa - https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/72211/Rosa-Roseraie-de-l-Hay-(Ru)/Details tho I find this can sucker and also suffers in cold north winds.
Have a look here for more ideas about plants that cope well near the coast, including evergreens and perennials but you can weed those out - https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=472
Thanks for this I'll do some research .