"me2intheUK" wrote in message
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Can anyone recommend a slow growing conifer for the south of England-
getting afternoon and evening sun (south west position). I am replacing
a conifer hedge that got too tall and untidy, needing too much trimming!
I would like a maximum height of 2m. to 3m., conical shape, low
maintenance - and if the trees are spaced far enough apart they remain
as a row of nice specimen trees rather forming a dense hedge.


Yew (Taxus)?
It is very slow growing and is even native.
It does easily form a very dense hedge but the trees are good although it
may take a while to reach a nice size.
The only variety that I know is the usual upright one (fastigiata?) which is
actually from Ireland originally and you see it in church and grave yards
everywhere.



The person who removed the old trees has recommended 3 but my research
has been very confusing.
1. chamaecyparis lawsoniana ellwoodii - which he said he could get in
blue or gold but info I'm reading seems the gold ones have different
names and characteristics.
2. Picea Alberta conica: I can only find one called Picea Glauca Conica
or Dwarf Albert Spruce and it said that one doesn't like intense
sunlight.
3. Juniperus squamata Blue Arrow : I think he meant Scopulorum Blue
Arrow (which is a bit too narrow) all the Squamata named ones seem to
be low growing and I could'nt find a blue arrow!
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks


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me2intheUK