"Bob Hobden" wrote in
:

Bamboo makes a good screen but be careful which you choose and
surround it with a deep barrier to stop it wandering.

Thanks to all for the replies. Is there a 12-ft tall bamboo?
Anyway, you've got me thinking... perhaps there is something other than a
tree that would do the trick. The problem is, that it needs to grow at
least 10 ft to provide the privacy I need, but mustn't grow more than 12 or
13ft, otherwise it'll encroach on someone's sea view.

I don't mind doing a bit of pruning each year, but I'm reluctant to lop
trees because it usually messes up their beauty, I think. However, if
someone knows of a type of tree where this doesn't apply, please let me
know...

Al