Originally Posted by Sacha[_4_]

On 2012-02-06 22:25:01 +0000, CheshireCouple
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'Sacha[_4_ Wrote:
;949220']On 2012-02-03 09:56:59 +0000, CheshireCouple
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'Sacha[_4_ Wrote:-
snipFor some reason, I haven't seen the sketch. But I do agree with
the no

leylandii remark. I can't think of anything more disastrous for all
concerned, especially in a restricted space. By the sound of it, I'd
suggest a fair amount of evergreens in your mix.
--
Sacha
'Buy plants online, including rare and popular plant varieties from
Hill
House Nursery, mail order plant specialist'
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In a former garden I had five silver birches but 3 would be good, too.
Odd numbers always seem more interesting for some reason. I love
Hoheria sexstylosa because it's slim and ethereal and flowers in late
summer/autumn with fragrant flowers, too. Its only disadvantage (we
don't find it so) is that it seeds all over the place. But young
seedlings are easily removed, potted up and given to friends, if you
wish! But you would need to check it for hardiness in your area as it's
a New Zealand tree. It's not hardy everywhere and will do best in a
sheltered spot against a wall or frence. I don't know how cold your
garden gets in winter but it took several days of -7C here with us last
year. Fagus sylvatica, beech, is a medium to large tree and shallow
rooted with an upright habit. Rhamnus fragula Fine Line grows to about
8' and is hardy. It's also worth looking at the very many eucalyptus
that are available. There was a nursery (now closed, sadly) growing
them in north Wales so their hardiness is more than one might expect
and again, they can be kept to the height you want.
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Sacha