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"Steve Harris" wrote in message
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I have a wind funnel at the side of my house and I want to do something
about it. Currently I have a 6' wooden palisade fence across the wide
entrance to the funnel fronted by some young Leylandii.

I caught part of GQT today where they were talking about Jerusalem
Artichoke as a very quick and effective hedge that wouldn't get too
tall. Checking up, JA isn't suitable for my case because I want it still
to be there during winter.

But it got me thinking. Surely there is a fast-growing, self-limiting,
low-maintenance, good-looking, all-seasons, six-foot hedge plant out
there?

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com

Ligustrum maybe the vulgare 'Aureum' or the ovalifolium 'Aureum' for a bit
more colour and interest.
Pyracantha with some support to get it 6 feet high, loads on interest with
flowers and berries.

Trellis covered with Lonicera, maybe the nitida 'Fertilis' but this is more
of a call on your time as it will require more maintenance than the other
two.
If you had more time I would suggest Taxus (Yew) for me it just looks the
part.

Of course a lot depends on what else is around.you dont want this new hedge
to stick out like a sore thumb.