"David Hill" wrote in message ...

On 02/10/2013 13:10, pete_r wrote:
Hi

I am after putting in a hedge about 25 foot long to hide a brick wall
but only have a very narrow border at the side of a path, approx 20
inches.

I need it to grow at max 5 foot high but can be trimmed to about 18/24
inches thick.

The brick wall is approx 2 foot high.

Would be grateful for any feedback.

Pete




First thing that comes to mind is Pyracantha, flower, berries for the birds
in the winter, a good deterrent to any body wanting to climb over the wall.
Choice of berry colour.


http://www.hedgenursery.co.uk/module...me.aspx?y=&l=p

I've bought 25 Elderberry from the above and split them with 5 other
allotmenteers. 3 years on, the plants are all healthy.

They wouldn't be suitable as a cover for a wall but they do sell Pyrocantha
in the colours David mentioned. 10 for £27.