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Old 18-07-2010, 09:59 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Jeff Layman[_2_] Jeff Layman[_2_] is offline
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Default Getting rid of Leylandii

"Endulini" wrote in message
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Hi,

I'm purchasing a house with 5 or 6 reasonable sized (I'd guess around 20
feet tall) leylandi trees at the back and not being a big fan I am quite
keen to get rid of them. How problematic is this likely to be and what
sort of ballpark damage to the the wallet is this likely to cause (I'm in
the East Midlands if it helps)? Any tips or advice for getting them out?

Whilst I really don't like the look of them nor like the excessive shading
they give to the garden I do appreciate the extra privacy they give. Any
suggestions as to what I could replace them with that would grow
reasonably tall without a massive spread? I thought maybe some bamboo or
is that totally potty?

Thanks for any advice.


Before you remove them make sure they aren't acting as a windbreak. If they
are, then it's quite likely you can grow things now that you won't be able
to once they have gone.

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Jeff