In article , Kay
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In article , Lynda Thornton
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've been looking at different options as we need to get this planted
soon so that it can establish this year. The conditions are fairly
windy but I don't think excessive, I believe the soil must be acidic as
there are lots of rhodies, azaleas and blue hydrangeas in our and other
gardens nearby. We could go for the much detested leylandii but I would
really prefer to get trees which are better behaved, can be left with
little trimming required and stop growing at about 15-20ft max *but*
don't take 15 years to get there! What would people reckon on the speed
and quality of growth of the 'Pembury Blue' or other similar columnar
evergreens - what would meet our needs?

Any of this may fall foul of legislation if your new neighbours are not
happy about the hedge. Remember, if you are above them, the hedge will
feel far more overpowering from their side.

Hi

I understand the implications of high hedges and I don't want to cause
aggravation to other people just as I wouldn't want to be aggravated by
their actions. We are still open to suggestions and that is why I
wanted to avoid the use of leylandii (our neighbour next door has
already planted some leylandii along part of the boundary and if we
planted some it would be continuing along this line). I believe the
whole issue stems from loss of light and enjoyment of a garden caused by
a high hedge, anwhere from 6ft upwards. I might check with our local
Planning Officer about our particular situation as we would need a hedge
higher than 6ft due to the particular hillside circumstances along with
the issue of our being overlooked by this new house, which, although not
covered by any particular legislation as I understand, could be a factor
in allowing higher hedges than usual.

Lynda