- Is your backyard or garden shaded or in full sun? In a city or town, you may have a garden that is overlooked or sunny. Full sun means six hours of direct sunlight per day. Choose a tree that will provide partial or full shade if you plan to plant it in an area with less sunlight.
- How big and how shaped is your garden? Many people think that small gardens can only have small trees. Many garden designers believe that a large element, like a tree, can add drama and impact to small gardens. Don’t put a Canadian Redwood in a small space though! Don’t highlight a long, thin garden by planting a tall, thin tree. Consider how trees can blur boundaries. Plenty of garden design advice says ‘go large even when designing a small space’.
- Choose the best privacy tree for the soil and climate in your area! It is ideal to purchase from a local farmer whose trees have been grown locally from the beginning. Local growers can also give you good advice. If you don’t have a local grower, make sure that the tree will fit your rainfall. All trees need to be watered regularly in their first two years. For Semi Mature Trees For Sale, visit www.naturefirst.co.uk/semi-mature-trees
What is the fastest growing tree for privacy?
Many posts recommend that you plant fast-growing trees to create privacy.
It’s not always the best idea. Fast-growing trees will continue to grow rapidly throughout their lifetime. They will require regular maintenance which can be costly.
The Leyland cypress is one of the fastest growing evergreens. The tree can grow up to 3ft/90cm per year. It can reach 80 ft to 120 ft/20-40m in height! It is too large for smaller gardens and in some places, it may even be illegal.
