smuudge wrote:
Hello all! Finally resorted to posting on a site with knowledge!

Im a avid 'visual' gardner but sadly know nothing about species and
type so im looking for some advice!

We have just had our old shed removed and the patio replaced with a
deck and a large raised bed. It has obviously exposed 1 side of the
house to our neighbours over the road and we would like our privacy
back. We have various shrubs , ferns and bamboo in place and ready to
go but we are looking for a quick fix, a tree, preferably evergreen (no
leylandi!) that can sit in amongst the shrubs.

Not an evergreen, but when grown as a hedge beech will keep its leaves
on over winter and look a wonderful golden brown. Fatsia Japonica is
reasonable if a bit slow growing and exotic in appearence. So are
various of the hollies, and a few of the other common evergreen hedging
plants and dwarf conifers. We have a specimen juniper filling this role.

Would be greatful for any recommendations? Love the tropical look of
things like Albizia Julibrissin which somebody recommended but worried
about its performance and screening abilities in the UK?

I suspect it is not cold hardy enough unless you have an exceptionally
mild microclimate.

Regards,
Martin Brown
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