"ksieve" wrote in message
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Hello, I am looking for some advice please.

We moved into a residential area a couple of years ago. At the end of
our garden are 4 eucalyptus trees. Behind the trees there are two more
houses. I got the trees cut back last summer as they were blocking the
light from our neighbours, but they have now grown to over 25 feet tall
again and again the neighbours light is a concern. Obviously these trees
should not have been planted here.

Anyway, I was thinking of getting the trees removed and was looking for
recommendations for replacements. Ideally, I am looking for a fast
growing tree/shrub that will have a maximum height of 15 feet. It
should be evergreen as the primary purpose of the eucalyptus was
screening for privacy.

The soil is slightly acid. The site is sunny and frost is not an issue.
Any comments would be welcome. Thanks.


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ksieve
Maybe worth trying a large shrub like Eleagnus or Pittosporum as it least
they can be easily reduced in height in the future and is going to remain
more effectively evergreen at lower height.
I have not personally come across any evergreen trees that grow quickly then
stop at the right height but will follow the thread with interest in case
anyone else has :~)
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Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)