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The best fast-growing, tall, evergreen trees to provide privacy?

We need one or two trees for our garden to block out the flats behind and provide some privacy. Would really appreciate advice on the best tall trees for this purpose. Prefer fast growing evergreens that look nice but also with deep roots so the back garden wall won't be affected.

Could also use some (paid) help to actually plant them too, as we would buy them fairly mature and hence a deep hole would be needed.

So if there are any gardeners/green-fingers out there....get in touch.

Thx.

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Permalink Reply by pamish on July 26, 2015 at 15:22

Anything but Leylandii.

Permalink Reply by Philip on July 26, 2015 at 15:40

The dreaded Leylandia is the fast growing tree you need. However I do believe it may carry a curse that will travel down thru the generations......

Permalink Reply by Protheroe O'Shea on July 26, 2015 at 15:59
Bay trees or bay hedges grow incredibly quickly.
Permalink Reply by gabster on July 26, 2015 at 17:34
Ooh thanks for the tips! Hadn't thought I'd a bay tree. Will check it out!
Permalink Reply by pamish on July 26, 2015 at 19:17

Beech grown as a hedge is quick-ish, and has the advantage that it keeps its (dead) leaves on in the winter and still looks good.

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Permalink Reply by byl999 on July 31, 2015 at 7:29

BAMBOO!! I am also overlooked too and last year i planted a few BAMBOO's ~ they literally grow a foot a week and within a few months i had perfect privacy and a beautiful evergreen, tropical look to the garden now. The last few weeks i've watched them go mad (in a good way!) They are incredible, best thing i ever did! My bamboo IS a trailing-root type as i wanted them to spread, however you can get non-spreading ones. My variety is Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Aureocaulis'. I bought them from the Palm Centre (online) and coincidently, they are having a big sale this weekend! :) WILL ATTACH A PIC BELOW..

Permalink Reply by byl999 on July 31, 2015 at 7:35
Permalink Reply by gabster on July 31, 2015 at 8:50
Oh that's a great idea - thanks!!
Permalink Reply by Kari Koonin on July 31, 2015 at 8:52

Definitely not Leylandii! They grow so fast that you need to keep them trimmed or they will block off all your light - and that of your neighbours (speaking from experience). And they look ghastly when cut back: they don't send out new shoots to form nice lush new growth and you end up with a load of bare branches.

Bamboo is lovely but some species of bamboo do need to be contained as they can spread everywhere and become a real thug! If going for bamboo, get advice on a species that doesn't spread.

Also consider native species such as rowan trees, holly or hawthorn. They grow quite fast and have autumn/winter berries for birds. Hawthorn hedges are also good habitats for nesting. Plus holly and hawthorn are good for security (prickly).

Permalink Reply by Mavic Starfish on July 31, 2015 at 9:41
Pycarantha Firethorn or Bay leave plants, you can get them @ Homebase. Personally I think it's worth being a little selective And planting large shrubs or fruit trees (apricot , Apple , pear, blueberry) especially if it's a sunny spot. Gives a nicer aspect in a few years time, plus the seasonal changes which you don't always get with hedges. Other suggestions, guelder rose or Rosa Rugosa, enjoy your garden
Permalink Reply by gabster on July 31, 2015 at 9:49

Thanks for this - I was thinking about a Bay (also for culinary reasons).  And we are definitely getting an Apple tree to start off with too.

Tx

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