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By Valadel

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My friend is looking for some,slim quick growing trees to put against a wall ( a development is being built on the otherside ) any ideas please.




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I dont´t know the name in english, but in latin: Ulmus pumila celer...unfortunately not from my own experience, but from friends´s - growing 1,2-1,8 meters /year....

16 May, 2010

 

Better to plant different trees as you may run into trouble if its later judged to be a hedge when its over 6 feet and could in theory be told to reduce /remove it.

16 May, 2010

Sid
Sid
 

Betula pendula (weeping silver birch) is both quick and slender, but might not be thick enough to use as screening, plus it's deciduous.

16 May, 2010

 

Good Idea Sid I have some to one side of my garden they thicken up, but grow very high 15-25m. Also with any trees you have to consider root spread if near buildings?

16 May, 2010

Sid
Sid
 

Good point Drc. As far as I'm aware, B pendula has a fairly fibrous root system.

16 May, 2010

 

'Spartan', 'Hillspire', or 'Spearmint' Junipers. Maybe 'Wil Fleming' Yaupon Holly, if it's hardy enough.

17 May, 2010

 

Thank you all , your suggestions will be passed on.

17 May, 2010

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