On 2009-05-21 10:02:20 +0100, K said:

beccabunga writes

TheScullster;846005 Wrote:
Hi all

Looking to improve garden screening with perimeter shrubs.
These will be to the north of a copper beach (almost under its canopy)

against a fence.
So need evergreen, shade tolerant, clay/chalk tolerant,
dry(ish)tolerant.
Prefer free standing rather than climbing.
Height required 2.5 - 3m, preferably able to be kept to 1m deep x 2m
wide
without too much effort.
Location is east yorkshire at top of hill but not too exposed.
Like scented stuff.

Suggestions welcome

TIA

Phil

Mahonia or Laurel spring to mind.


Laurel is a strong grower and quite challenging to keep to small size -
and it won't flower if you do that.

What about privet - does that grow in shade? Again, shouldn't cut it
back too vigorously or it won't flower, but it is possible to have it
flowering and still keep it about 6ft.

I think it gets rather leggy in shade. Personally, I hate the soapy
smell of its flowers but some people like it, so the OP better find
some and sniff it!
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