On 2/8/2012 7:07 AM, MJM40 wrote:
Hi all, new here.

I've been in my house for 2 years, and was a complete novice, now after
2 years or ripping out, re planting, hard landscaping, am getting quite
good!

Now, the front garden. Pulled out all the rubbish last few weekends, and
will be lawning it all. Proceeding nicely with clay soil and current
frosts!

I want to put a tree in the front garden, and always wanted (from the
age of about 7!) a christmas type tree so i can put lights on. Now a
fully fledged adult (!) and here is my chance.

Front garden is about 9M x 3.5M. Don't want the tree to outgrow the
height of the house - circa 4.5M to eaves.

Any ideas, have looked at so many online, but conflicting information
and now getting lost!

Not necessarily a conical shaped traditional christmas tree, but
something pine like, with a bit of all year round interest hence a
traditional xmas tree not being the answer - anyhow, suggestions really
appreciated.

Thanks

Matt






How about a pyramidal holly of some sort? Pick the correct type and gender
and you will have shiny green leaves all year long pre-decorated with red
berries on a slow-growing tree that will not take over your patch of lawn.
Not quite your normal 'Christmas' tree but they can be attractive and tough.