Quick growing trees
What would you plant if you wanted something to grow 2-3 meters high within a few years. Something that looks effective planted in a set of 2 or 3. Something that is reasonable to buy too. Its largely to pretty up/distract from an area adjacent to our place that it an eyesore and have to see everyday - but as it not really mine I cant rationalise spending large amounts.
Any help greatly appreciated
Any help greatly appreciated
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You could likely get some bare rooted trees at a decent price and size next winter if you shop around. I'd still be expecting to pay £300-£400 for a group a trees to make instant impact.
If you can wait a few years, a UK native hedge are relatively inexpensive and grow quickly (Hawthorn, blackthorn, elder, field maple, Hazel)
They also don't magically stop at a convenient height, as @KeenOnGreen illustrates.
Buddleia is the best suggestion, but you need to cut it back every year. Tree whips will be available by November for bare root planting. You could buy a few of the aforementioned Hawthorn etc, or Rowans [Sorbus] - the native ones.
What do you mean by 'as it is not really mine' ? You can't plant stuff on other people's property, or council land.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
So we were hoping that if we beautifed the area with trees, got rid of all the weeds, the area can become less of a dumping ground. Hence why we didnt want to spend large sums becuase any efforts made may always be covered by scrap metal!