In article .com, Ed
writes
We need a thin, not too tall tree to replace the privacy that has gone
from one corner of our garden after a neighbour butchered a mature
tree.

We'd like something that provides a bit of colour, either flowering or
leaf wise, and wont grow too tall or spread too wide.

Any suggestions please?

Acer speudoplatanus brilliantissimus?
(Think that's it's full name
Needs to be on a rootstock. Only 15 - 18 foot after 25 years!
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Janet Tweedy
Dalmatian Telegraph
http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk