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Originally Posted by Lisa GB
Hello I am new to this site and would really appreciate some help!
We live in a lovely conservation area and unfortunately a housing development is going up at the end of our garden over the end of the house. The house will be 2 storey with a pitched roof and one if going to be looking directly into our garden (about 80 metres long and 20 metres wide).
The developers cut down all of the beautiful tall trees which gave us totally privacy but now we feel completely exposed....
I know very little about trees but I would really appreciate anybody's advice as to which are the best ones to plant to hopefully shield all the new house which is going up as we speak and will be finished sometime this year.
I'm not sure whether I should be buying small or large trees but I am happy to pay more if it means I get the result I want quicker!!
Thanks so much
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Hi, I am sorry to hear about the new houses at the rear of your property.
If you wanted a fast growing tree that would provide you with the privacy you require the plant tree that springs to mind is the Goldcrest Cupressus Macrocarpa Wilma, it is part of the conifer family but is a golden yellow/green colour and is lemon scented.
An alternative could be a tall hedging plant such as Photinia Red Robin this provides some beautiful coloured foliage. The new growth is red and gradually turns green as it ages. It grows to a height of around 4mtrs so not sure whether it would be tall enough for you, but does make a nice backdrop.
Hope this helps
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