Maz3 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I would prefer not to plant a Leylandii if I could avoid it. Don't, you'll end up regretting it. They are ugly and hard to keep under control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliceBB Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Don't, you'll end up regretting it. They are ugly and hard to keep under control. My sentiments exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carosio Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Unfortunately anything that grows as quick and high as possible doesn't usually win in the attractiveness stakes. I think that Holly is one of the slower growing trees, I planted a bush at the bottom of the garden 3-4 years ago and it's hardly grown. Someone mentioned Birch which is one of the quicker growers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maz3 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I think that Holly is one of the slower growing trees, I planted a bush at the bottom of the garden 3-4 years ago and it's hardly grown Depends on the variety, and there are loads. Also depends on your soil and if the plant likes the position. I have a JC van Tol specimen which has grown pretty rapidly. How patient are you Alice? You could always buy a tree that is quite big to start with, but they're more expensive obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky B Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Yarnbombing. In more subtle colours, obviously What about growing runner beans and using it as a support? Then you get food as well! Or a ring of sunflowers around the base. They're quick to grow, and could fill the gap until something more permanent has time to grow and cover it. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberleaf808 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 If the pole is wooden creosote seeping from the pole will kill any plant which comes into contact with it. You should think about contacting them to perhaps replace it and or remove it. Also get advice about obstructing the pole. Any repairs, Replacing etc., Your new plants may obstruct any repairs , maintenance to the pole. You end up having to pay them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megalithic Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 You're all thinking upside down, so not seeing the solution. Get a few bird/bat boxes/feeders up there. You'll sit looking at the "bloody thing" for hours on end, whilst not noticing it. When there's blossom on the tree, you're not staring at the trunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perplexed Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Eucalyptus can get a bit leggy. They do grow quickly though. I've had a couple in the past and they've never worked that well, they're better for hard pruning which defeats the hight idea I guess. How about a Hornbeam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonxxx Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Montanna in pink or white looks lovlie and very fast growing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliceBB Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Montanna in pink or white looks lovlie and very fast growing. Thank you! And to everyone else for their suggestions. I shall ponder upon them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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