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

On Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:29:43 +0000, Lisa GB
wrote:


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

Would help to know your location/climate.

On 7/28/11 12:29 AM, Lisa GB wrote:
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

Yes, this question requires knowing where you are and what your climate
is.

In any case, the fastest trees generally also have problems. For
example, eucalyptus are very fast; but many are also very messy.
Poplars and their family are fast; they also tend to be shallow-rooted,
having surface roots with suckers that can create a thicket.

Ash trees grow quickly. As with gingkos and asparagus, there are female
and male ash trees. Female ash trees produce bucketsful of seed every
year, leading to many, many seedlings all over your garden. Male ash
trees produce pollen to which many people are allergic. Both have
surface roots.

--
David E. Ross
Climate: California Mediterranean, see
http://www.rossde.com/garden/climate.html
Gardening diary at http://www.rossde.com/garden/diary

On Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:41:31 -0700, "David E. Ross"
wrote:

On 7/28/11 12:29 AM, Lisa GB wrote:
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

Yes, this question requires knowing where you are and what your climate
is.

In any case, the fastest trees generally also have problems. For
example, eucalyptus are very fast; but many are also very messy.
Poplars and their family are fast; they also tend to be shallow-rooted,
having surface roots with suckers that can create a thicket.

Ash trees grow quickly. As with gingkos and asparagus, there are female
and male ash trees. Female ash trees produce bucketsful of seed every
year, leading to many, many seedlings all over your garden. Male ash
trees produce pollen to which many people are allergic. Both have
surface roots.

Doesn't matter about what climate (a request for location had already
been requested upthread), because none of those trees you mentioned
make good privacy screens, in fact all being deciduous are trees only
a know-nothing idiot would choose for privacy. And gingko is about
the slowest growing tree there is. The OP can look for herself; this
is a gingko that was planted as a five year old sapling more than 20
years ago, it's in full sun, in deep rich soil, receives sufficient
water, and obviously is well fertilized:
http://i51.tinypic.com/14llx81.jpg

"Brooklyn1" Gravesend1 wrote in message
...
On Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:41:31 -0700, "David E. Ross"
wrote:

On 7/28/11 12:29 AM, Lisa GB wrote:
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

Yes, this question requires knowing where you are and what your climate
is.

In any case, the fastest trees generally also have problems. For
example, eucalyptus are very fast; but many are also very messy.
Poplars and their family are fast; they also tend to be shallow-rooted,
having surface roots with suckers that can create a thicket.

Ash trees grow quickly. As with gingkos and asparagus, there are female
and male ash trees. Female ash trees produce bucketsful of seed every
year, leading to many, many seedlings all over your garden. Male ash
trees produce pollen to which many people are allergic. Both have
surface roots.

Doesn't matter about what climate (a request for location had already
been requested upthread), because none of those trees you mentioned
make good privacy screens, in fact all being deciduous

Eucalypts are NOT deciduous.

On Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:43:14 +1000, "FarmI" ask@itshall be given
wrote:

"Brooklyn1" Gravesend1 wrote in message
.. .
On Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:41:31 -0700, "David E. Ross"
wrote:

On 7/28/11 12:29 AM, Lisa GB wrote:
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

Yes, this question requires knowing where you are and what your climate
is.

In any case, the fastest trees generally also have problems. For
example, eucalyptus are very fast; but many are also very messy.
Poplars and their family are fast; they also tend to be shallow-rooted,
having surface roots with suckers that can create a thicket.

Ash trees grow quickly. As with gingkos and asparagus, there are female
and male ash trees. Female ash trees produce bucketsful of seed every
year, leading to many, many seedlings all over your garden. Male ash
trees produce pollen to which many people are allergic. Both have
surface roots.

Doesn't matter about what climate (a request for location had already
been requested upthread), because none of those trees you mentioned
make good privacy screens, in fact all being deciduous

Eucalypts are NOT deciduous.

There are hundreds of types, some are. But it doesn't matter, before
knowing where the OP resides suggesting any trees was silly, but
especially eucalyptus.

Lisa GB wrote:
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




Locust trees.

Greg

On Jul 28, 12:29*am, Lisa GB wrote:
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

--
Lisa GB

Condolences on your situation. The assassins who cut down those good
trees will probably die in their beds.

Judging from the feedback so far, tree-wise, would you consider a fast-
growing hedge that, ISTR, could reach remarkable heights fairly
quickly.
What does the group think?

Also, does the code in your area permit a very high fence? If height
is limited, can you fill in the top with wire and train vines into it?

HB

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

On Jul 28, 12:29*am, Lisa GB wrote:
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

--
Lisa GB

I guess my reply is never going to show up, so here goes again:

What about thickly planting a fast-growing HEDGE rather than opting
for trees (on which you have received some iffy replies).

Also: Could you build a wall as high as the code will allow, and
continue it higher with chicken wire or other wire, through which you
would train thick vines?

Just some thoughts.


HB

Lisa GB wrote:
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

Leyland Cypress does well where I am for this, bat can get pretty big over the
years.

"Bob F" wrote:
Lisa GB wrote:
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

Leyland Cypress does well where I am for this, bat can get pretty big over the
years.

Locust's tend to be self limiting. They planted many here after strip
mining.

Greg

On Jul 28, 6:43*pm, "FarmI" ask@itshall be given wrote:
"Brooklyn1" Gravesend1 wrote in message

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On Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:41:31 -0700, "David E. Ross"
wrote:

On 7/28/11 12:29 AM, Lisa GB wrote:
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

Yes, this question requires knowing where you are and what your climate
is.

In any case, the fastest trees generally also have problems. *For
example, eucalyptus are very fast; but many are also very messy.
Poplars and their family are fast; they also tend to be shallow-rooted,
having surface roots with suckers that can create a thicket.

Ash trees grow quickly. *As with gingkos and asparagus, there are female
and male ash trees. *Female ash trees produce bucketsful of seed every
year, leading to many, many seedlings all over your garden. *Male ash
trees produce pollen to which many people are allergic. *Both have
surface roots.

Doesn't matter about what climate (a request for location had already
been requested upthread), because none of those trees you mentioned
make good privacy screens, in fact all being deciduous

Eucalypts are NOT deciduous.

Except for those that are not. let us do a billy?

"Nearly all eucalypts are evergreen but some tropical species lose
their leaves at the end of the dry season."

http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucalyptus

"Gunner" wrote in message
On Jul 28, 6:43 pm, "FarmI" ask@itshall be given wrote:
"Brooklyn1" Gravesend1 wrote in message

In any case, the fastest trees generally also have problems. For
example, eucalyptus are very fast; but many are also very messy.
Poplars and their family are fast; they also tend to be shallow-rooted,
having surface roots with suckers that can create a thicket.

Ash trees grow quickly. As with gingkos and asparagus, there are female
and male ash trees. Female ash trees produce bucketsful of seed every
year, leading to many, many seedlings all over your garden. Male ash
trees produce pollen to which many people are allergic. Both have
surface roots.

Doesn't matter about what climate (a request for location had already
been requested upthread), because none of those trees you mentioned
make good privacy screens, in fact all being deciduous

Eucalypts are NOT deciduous.

Except for those that are not. let us do a billy?

"Nearly all eucalypts are evergreen but some tropical species lose
their leaves at the end of the dry season."

http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucalyptus
_______________________________________
Gee, you and Sheldon can both use google! Not that either of you would have
ever seen one or known about those few tropical speices if you couldn't.

Hi Lisa, further to other answers and depending where you live ? I'd suggest that you think of using Eucalyptus gunnii ( Tasmanium Blue Gum) Its the fastest growing evergreen tree in the UK. You wont need anything too large to start with, I'd suggest something about 2 metres tall maximum because they grow so fast (can grow to 5mtres in 3 years) but they may be pruned and trimmed as needed.
Lannerman.