Franz Heymann wrote:

"Larry Stoter" wrote in message
. co.uk...
bnd777 wrote:

Need a tall evergreen tree (but definitely not a Conifer) that has non
invasive roots because it will be close to a stone garden wall and will
be
happy in very deep dry sandy soil on a gravel subase ..........trying to
keep the soil moist in summer even with tons of compost is a nightmare

Euclyptus?

Excellent choice, as long as you realise that it might not be hardy in those
parts of the country where that matters

Franz

Even if a Euclyptus gets severely damaged by frost, provided it has been
established for several years, there is a very good chance that it will
shoot from the roots.
--
Larry Stoter