Screening Trees for Privacy

Betula lenta (commonly known as sweet birch, black birch, or cherry birch) is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to eastern North America. It is most famous for its strong wintergreen aroma, which is released whenever the twigs, leaves, or bark are crushed

The river birch or black birch as it's commonly known, is a deciduous tree reaching a mature height of around 16m. The flaky bark makes this an attractive tree even during the winter. Although this tree is adapted to wetlands and floodplains, it will be more than happy in most soil types but does need to be in direct sunlight.

The silver birch is a common sight in UK gardens due to its versatility and striking winter interest due to its white, cracked bark. Small green leaves make up a light, drooping, deciduous canopy. Reaching a maximum height of 25 meters, this tree is often used as a multi stem. This tree is well suited to all soil types, where conditions are moist and well drained.

A weeping birch that will reach a maximum height of 6 meters. Thrives in most soils but would prefer a full sun position. At the top of the canopy, attractive white bark is visible above the dense green foliage. Branches will trail down to the ground if desired, or can be pruned into shape. Green will turn to golden in the autumn as the tree prepares for dormancy.

The Himalayan birch is a deciduous tree similar to the silver birch, but with a much more upright habit. Dark green leaves form a light canopy that often transition into an orange display in the autumn. Reaching around 18 meters, it will be well suited in all soil types, where conditions are moist and well drained.

The European hornbeam will reach an ultimate height of more than 20 meters. Leaves appear in spring as a light, lime green maturing into a dense, rounded canopy. A common native specimen, the tree will thrive in all soil types and will tolerate being on the wetter side throughout the year.

The upright hornbeam is a deciduous tree reaching an ultimate height of around 18 meters. An oval, bright green leaf emerges in spring to make up a dense, full canopy. A display of gold and orange is witnessed in the autumn as the tree prepares for winter. Often used for screening, this tree can be used where height is needed, but width isn't as abundant. This specimen will thrive in all soil types, and is a good choice where soil tends to be wetter.

The common beech is a deciduous tree that can reach a size of 30 meters. Glossy green leaves emerge in the spring to make up a full canopy. Foliage will turn brown in the autumn and is often held until bud break in the following spring. Inconspicuous flowers in early spring are followed by bristly nuts, edible to humans. This tree will tolerate all soils but will perform better when soils are heavier and won't tolerate excess moisture.

The copper beech is a deciduous tree with dark purple leaves in the spring. These will mature into a dark green-bronze into later summer before turning brown as the season comes to an end. Leaves are often retained until bud break in the following spring. Although smaller than common beech, this tree will still reach heights exceeding 20 meters. This tree will tolerate all soil types, but prefers a heavier soil and will not tolerate prolonged periods of wet.

Prunus laurocerasus 'Novita' (commonly known as Novita Laurel or Cherry Laurel) is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub. It is highly popular for creating dense privacy hedges, windbreaks, and noise barriers in gardens. Can be heavily pruned to control its size and shape and reaches a maximum height of 8 meters.

White willow is a deciduous tree that will grow up to 25 meters where conditions are ideal. Silvery green leaves emerge in the spring and are joined by yellow flowers that develop into catkins. Where conditions are heavy with plenty of moisture available this tree will thrive, struggling in a sandy, drier soil condition.

The weeping golden willow reaches a height and width of around 15 meters when left unchecked. This tree will however, react well to pollarding to keep it a more manageable size where space isn't abundant. With a weeping habit, the golden yellow branches are adorned with slender green foliage. Extremely tolerant of wet conditions, and will grow vigorously where moisture is constantly available.

The osier willow is a deciduous tree reaching around 7 meters. With narrow yellowy grey leaves this is a willow, perfect for smaller gardens. This fast growing tree will thrive in a wetter soil and is known for providing ideal material for many weaving designs.

Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Mariesii' (commonly known as Doublefile Viburnum or Japanese Snowball Bush) is a highly celebrated, large deciduous shrub renowned for its strikingly horizontal, tiered branching habit.