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.
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!