Small Tree for small garden

I have a small garden but i am overlooked from the left side right into my patio. I want to make it more private so im wondering what tree i could put in. I would need something evergreen, non-invasive roots and grows to a height of about 3 metres. Or do you think i would be better with a large shrub.

Last year i put in an Acacia which is growing reall well and will cover one section i just need something to cover the other.

Any ideas?

 

A Red Robin is a nice Evergreen.
The new growth is a deep red colour in the first year and is easily controlled with secateurs.
Mine seems to grow about 2ft. a year and I lop of at 6' in late Summer and trim back lower down, giving lots of Red in the spring growth.

I happily grow old fashioned Geraniums, Crocosmia , Polyanthus etc underneath.

I also have an evergreen Rhododendron that gives profuse Pink flowers in the Spring. It does, however, take a long time to grow. Its at about 5' now - after about 6 years.

 

Why not get a cone shaped trellis and grow a nice evergreen climber on it.

 

A photo of the area you are trying to "disguise" would help.

Lots of choices but most of them have caveats, and seeing the site would help make sensible (well ... maybe!!!) suggestions.

 

need to know if the area is in full sun, semi shade or shade?

 

its full sun from 12pm in the summer and then all day til sunset. Ill get a picture but ill have to get it in the morning as its dark now.

 

ELAEAGNUS EBBINGEI

as hard as nails .... evergreen .... . late summer/early autumn, it makes small white flowers that are very sweet smelling and can be smelled from far



takes a couple of seasons to eatablish, so if you do opt for this one, get the biggest you can afford

 

Viburnum Tinus or Pittosporum Silver Queen would fill the gap. You said you planted an Acacia, presumably A. Dealbata which can grow to 30 ft and have a spread of 20 ft, unless cut back it could block out more light than you want.
As stated a pic would help.

 

Armandii, does the Garrya need any support and what sort of spread does it have please? I want something to hide my neighbours garage wall as it's right on our boundary.

 

Thanks Armandii, me and mine are all doing well, yours too?

The Garrya sounds perfect size wise, I'll give it serious thought and let you know what I decide. I was going to put a Buddleia there but went off the idea.

 

I too can vouch for Garrya, planted one against a wall in my mum's garden many years ago, its a fantastic specimen now and as Armandii says, any parts that grow out where you don't want it then simply prune it. Just a little tip, when it has go t growing and it requires pruning try and do it after its show of tassles/catkins has finished :thumb:

 

Hi snapshot,

Have you thought about a Cotoneaster japonicus which will need time to mature and will need to be trimmed to control it.
I have one and it is already up to ten foot tall, just needing it to spread out now for the screening to be completed.
If not then go with the Garrya as suggested.