![]() It spreads 75cm-1.5m (30in-5ft) in 10 years.įargesia murieliae AGM: is a clump-forming bamboo with small leaves reaching a height and spread of 4m (13ft) by 2.5m (8ft).į. Height 1-3m (3-10ft): average height 2m (6½ft) at Wisley. Take care to choose species that will form clumps and not become invasive.Ĭhusquea montana: is clump forming and has a tidy compact upright habit. sinensis ‘Morning Light’ make an informal screen for summer. sinensis ‘Silberspinne’ and the 1.5m (5ft ) M. Miscanthus sinensis cultivars such as the 2m (6½ft) tall M. Grasses and bamboos, if chosen carefully can provide an attractive screen that, in a breeze, adds movement and sound to the garden. Fragrant pure white flowers are produced from mid- to late summer. Trachelospermum jasminoides AGM: is a vigorous, twining climber with glossy dark green leaves that turn bronze-red during winter. Height and spread 25m (80ft) x 20m (70ft). Quercus ilex AGM: is a rounded tree with smooth bark. It bears fragrant white flowers from mid- and late spring 5m (14ft) by 4m (13ft). Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia': is vigorous and makes excellent screening, becoming tree-like after some years. Height and spread 5m (16ft) by 5m (16ft). White flowers are produced from mid- to late spring. ![]() Photinia × fraseri 'Red Robin' AGM: is a compact form of Photinia with bright red young leaves. Olea europaea: is a slow growing evergreen tree with grey-green leaves, reaching a height and spread both 10m (30ft). Large, white, scented flowers are produced from late summer to autumn. Magnolia grandiflora: has leathery, glossy green leaves with felty brown undersides. White flowers up to 20cm long (8in) in late summer to early autumn. Height and spread 3m (10ft) by 2.4m (8ft). White flowers from mid-summer to early autumn. Ligustrum japonicum: This shrub has dark green glossy leaves which are upright and dense. Height 8m (24ft).Įucalyptus gunnii AGM: The adult leaves are long and grey-green and juvenile leaves rounded and mid-green or grey-green. EvergreensĪrbutus unedo AGM: This has white flowers from October-November and red fruits. The canopy then branches out above the fence. This is especially effective as a means of continuing screening above a 1.8m (6ft) standard boundary fences. HedgesĪ useful way of using large shrubs as tree substitutes is to clear the lower branches as they grow so that the space underneath is maximised and plants below receive adequate light. Suitable plants for screening can include hedging shrubs, trees or grasses and bamboos, depending on the level of formality, and the height and spread required for the space. This will avoid problems either on your property or your neighbour’s The roots of trees can spread a considerable distance, so the proximity of drains, soakaways, structures or buildings needs to be borne in mind.Consider your current (and future) ability to maintain any fast-growing evergreen hedges or screens. ![]() Plenty of organic matter dug into the planting area will give the plants a good start Ensure that the ground is prepared for planting.If the area to plant is exposed, you may need to establish a shelterbelt or windbreak so that the screening plants benefit from the protection, especially as young specimens.Establishment is best if you plant shrubs at no taller than 1m (3¼ft), or trees at 1.8m (6ft) Avoid being tempted to plant very large specimens.Decide what ultimate height you need the screen to be and choose plants that will not outgrow the space or take too long to reach the required height.Soils can be improved, but if it is clay, particularly sandy, or chalky, some shrubs will more suitable than others. Malvern Autumn Show - 22–24 September 2023īefore planning your screen, look at what soil type you have.RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show - 5–10 September 2023.RHS Garden Rosemoor Flower Show - 18–20 August 2023. ![]()
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