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These plants offer a dense geometric screen for formal hedges They will need regular shearing maintenance at least twice a year to retain their shape Cupressus x leylandii An individual specimen can grow to 30 high x 20 wide A hedge can be pruned to 8 10 high x 4 wide plant at least 6 apart
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Viburnum Tinus is a durable evergreen plant that produces little clusters of tiny pink buds which open out into white flowers It makes a great hedge or screen up to 3 metres high Viburnums are not overly fussy about soil type and can tolerate wide range of conditions provided they are kept moist enough
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Screening plants for narrow strips the west australian hedges small or spaces 15 tall and shrubs purposes gardentabs com plant screen tropical garden design privacy year round in top your centenary landscaping hedge a hurry fast growing sydney gardens flower power 9 inspiring gain with 24 tight proven winners Screening Plants For Narrow Strips
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Planting in narrow spaces for privacy screening or other reasons can be challenging As the space gets narrower there are fewer plants that will meet the requirements of growing tall but remaining narrow For example few if any trees or shrubs will grow 8 10 tall and remain less than 6 wide Screening Plants Ideas for Confined Spaces Posted
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Here are the best varieties for your tight spaces 1 CUPRESSUS SEMPERVIRENS GLAUCA PENCIL PINE CONIFER Compact growth the branches keep tight and in place for a neat and tidy appearance Zero maintenance Tall grower can reach heights of 10m but over a long period of time
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We have great numbers ready to go in 30cm and 40cm/27L containers 40cm/27L 50cm/52L Banksia integrifolia Sentinel This is a small shrub with medium frost tolerance for use as a dense narrow flowering screen Prefering full sun to light shade it produces upright lemon brush like flowers from late summer to winter
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With green spaces becoming smaller and smaller for urban dwellers the search is on for more compact and hardier plant choices Screening plants for narrow strips Read full article Sabrina
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One good option would be to mount a trellis on 4x4 posts and plant a climbing vine beneath it There are lots of great choices for you to consider including sweetautumn clematis Caroline jessamine or the annual vines moonvine and lablab Another option would be to pick a shrub that you can limb up
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Think about also creating interest within the garden to draw the gaze away from the unwanted view there are other ways of screening trellis pergolas etc might be options Single pergolas can be particularly effective in confined spaces Just a few thoughts And if you would like some help with your planting scheme please do give us a call
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Pinus strobus Fastigiata a narrow growing white pine Ilex crenata fastigiata will reach around 3m in height holly like foliage and evergreen Calocedrus decurrens Aureavariegata Chamaecyparis nootkatensis Pyrus calleryana species Commonly called the ornamental pear
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Narrow spaces can be challenging when you need to screen the house next door There s not room for a big evergreen tree or hedge to solve the problem One way is to use plants that can be espaliered against a fence or trellis Some plants like azara microphylla naturally grow flat without much coaxing on your part This small dainty tree is
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The stately narrow evergreen grows 15 to 20 ft 6 m tall and is only 3 ft 1 m wide You can plant the Skyrocket juniper to form an evergreen screen or as a specimen accent tree Once established the juniper requires very little care and no pruning to keep its pencil like shape Plant in USDA zones 4 through 9
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If just three feet or less is what you have to work with in your narrow planting space focus on plants that grow taller than they do wide Many upright perennials fit this description as do columnar shrubs and vines By planting something that won t outgrow the space you ll save time and effort in keeping them in bounds
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A freestanding timber screen for privacy to side windows These narrow spaces are infrequently used or seen and receive low maintenance so the planting should be chosen accordingly Low plants at the base of the house to maintain access and for house cleaning if there is no path
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1 Clean and green plants around the pool In this tranquil Melbourne backyard a combination of fig trees Ficus microcarpa var hillii clumping slender weaver s bamboo Bambusa textilis var gracilis and a low growing ground cover looks effortlessly chic To get a similar look choose poolside plantings with interesting forms and
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The lilly pilly plant has been a common choice for privacy in Australian gardens for decades The Syzygium smithii formerly Acmena smithii tree grows up to five metres tall relatively quickly It also produces small pink berries that can be used in jams It prefers cooler climates over harsh or tropical conditions
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Hedges For Small Or Narrow Spaces Here you can see the full range of Ozbreed plants our latest research tips and hints for the home gardener and landscape professional The Best Plants website was designed to help you find the best Ozbreed plant for your situation
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Narrow Evergreen Screens that deer are less likely to munch on There s no doubt that Emerald Green Arborvitae create the best evergreen screen for narrow spaces However they also happen to be the best snack bar for deer So while no plant is entirely deer proof these two varieties don t set at the top of the deer food pyramid Taylor Juniper
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Blue Cone arborvitae is a good choice as front yard foundation plants for narrow spaces and small space landscape design Arborvitae Degroot s Spire Thuja occidentalis Degroot s Spire arborvitae 20′ tall and 4′ 5′ wide Degroot s Spire has an elegant tall narrow shape and may be planted between closely spaced houses or buildings
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Landscaping Ideas for Long and Narrow Gardens 1 Grow Tall Trees to Add Depth houstonlandscapes Growing tall trees amidst the groundcovers will add more depth to the bland landscape Also you may opt for stone paving with grass in between 2 Grow Circular Patches of Lush Grasslands
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Skinny Plants for Narrow Planting Spaces If just three feet or less is what you have to work with in your narrow planting space focus on plants that grow taller than they do wide Many upright perennials fit this description as do columnar shrubs and vines By planting something that won t outgrow the space you ll save time and effort
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Banksia Sentinel is a beautiful narrow growing banksia with large lemon coloured flowers that the birds will come to enjoy for months It s perfect for a narrow driveway or down the side of the house It will grow in light shade growing to 2m tall and less than a metre wide
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FASTEST GROWING Grevillea Olivacea Olive Leaf Grevillea This would have to be one of the quickest growing plants in the nursery Makes a gorgeous dense screen that can be clipped to shape Viburnum Emerald Jewel This Viburnum is a large shrub growing up to around 3m with large leathery leaves Creates a dense hedge or screen
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Here are the best varieties for your tight spaces 1 CUPRESSUS SEMPERVIRENS GLAUCA PENCIL PINE CONIFER Compact growth the branches keep tight and in place for a neat and tidy appearance Zero maintenance Tall grower can reach heights of 10m but over a long period of time Less cones than other conifers More Info and Shop NOW here 2
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A better idea for narrow space gardening is to select skinny plants in skinny spaces also known as the right plant right place method Horticulturists and plant breeders have introduced plenty of slim trim plants for the narrowest of spots For something permanent start with one or more narrow upright evergreens
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Leighton Green Cupressocyparis leylandii This is a fast growing conifer excellent as a screening plant or trimmed into a hedge It has a very dense forming habit and can reach heights of more than 5m in 10 years and can grow to more than 15m Not for small gardens unless you have time to keep it at a smaller size
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FREE FALL Casuarina glauca prostrate — 30 60cm high x 3 6m wide—a tough ground cover plant for retaining walls and slopes Blue Horizon Eremophila glabra prostrate — 25cm high x 1m wide a great choice for dry conditions Yareena Myoporum parvifolium 10cm high x 1m wide—suits nearly all soil types and conditions
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This Syzigium is a lovely compact dense grower which requires very little pruning to maintain a narrow habit making it ideal for screening and hedging in tight spaces Foliage is glossy and deep green in colour with new growth being tinged in tones of red brown Small white flowers appear in the warmer months followed by fleshy pink red fruits
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Boxwood is an ideal evergreen choice for privacy plants that you want to keep in pots and planters Try tall slender containers to add height and sculpt the boxwood for a privacy screen with a bold manicured statement [photo from Cyan Horticulture] Sculpted boxwood in tall planters Boxwood also makes a lovely option for the ground
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Scentsation Honeysuckle This large fast growing twining vine makes an ideal screen on a tall trellis fence pergola or arbor Give it a few feet of ground to establish and it will soar to heights of 10 15 You ll enjoy the heady fragrance of its soft yellow flowers right at nose level every time you walk by from spring to late summer
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