Neighbours be gone

colleen_budge

8 years ago

Hi what is the name of the tall hedging trees in the background? Also how big do they grow?

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Charlotte Rowe Garden Design
8 years ago
Carpinus betulus (hornbeam)
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Stephen Ryan MSGD
8 years ago
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Hi Colleen, The important thing if you're looking for high level screening like this is the shape of the trees and this type of training on a bamboo frame is known as 'pleaching'.

Pleached trees do come in Hornbeam but if you are looking for year-round screening consider an evergreen variety such as Photinia 'red-robin'. If you have access to a trade nursery they will be able to get them for you or ask your local professional garden designer or landscaper to source them for you. The need to be securely staked as well so installation is critical.

best of luck! Stephen
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