GARDEN DESIGN
CREATING PRIVACY WITH SCREENING TREES
Privacy in gardens can be created using trees to hide or screen out an undesirable view ; they can also be used to draw the eye to a specific feature . Trees grown for this purpose often have a clear stem up to fence panel height around 1.8-2m with a full bushy canopy above , forming a good screen above the fence line . This type of screening is particularly useful if the garden is overlooked by neighbouring properties or to retain lower-level exposure to an attractive wall or area . Screening trees can be designed to create a focal point , perhaps to make the most of a feature .
Semi-mature trees can be planted to achieve effective screening from the offset with evergreens being preferred for this purpose as they screen throughout the year . However , a planting scheme that includes deciduous trees can provide rich contrast and seasonal interest .
Screening Trees Practicality Brown can supply a range of top quality trees for screening , which are particularly useful for creating privacy . This is our selection of the best screening trees , and all are in stock at our nursery in Iver , Bucks :
• Eriobotrya japonica
• Ilex aquifolium Nellie R Stevens
• Ilex castaneifolia
• Ligustrum japonicum
• Magnolia grandiflora
• Osmanthus aquifolium
• Photinia fraseri ‘ Red Robin ’
• Pinus nigra
• Prunus laurocerasus ‘ Novita ’
• Vibernum lucidum
Pleached Trees We also have a range of pleached trees which can be used in the same way ; pleached trees can be effective
for formal screening and where space is limited . These are our best trees that are in stock :
• Ilex aquifolium Nellie R Stevens
• Ligustrum japonicum
• Magnolia grandiflora
• Photinia frasari ‘ Red Robin ’
• Prunus laurocerasus ‘ Novita ’
Special Offer A 30 % discount will be applied to ex VAT orders of trees .
The discount applies to the tree stock value of the order only , not to delivery and planting etc .
Tree & Hedge Nursery As well as the screening trees , Practicality Brown grows a range of premium quality Practical Instant Hedge™ at the nursery in Iver . You are welcome to visit to view both trees and hedges .
Contact us for details Please email trees @ pracbrown . co . uk or call 01753 652022 for more information
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