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Posted by chev5700 NSW Aus (My Page) on Tue, Jul 12, 05 at 23:11
we have an unsightely brick building and need to hide it as quickly as possible with a dense 4 mtr high plant,native or otherwise.
would someone have a suggestion which may help out. it is pretty shady there but gets ample indirect light but not much sunshine.
thanx
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RE: fast growing screening plants
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| For speedy growth i would suggest clumping bamboo,if you are interested email me and i will reccomend types. |
RE: fast growing screening plants
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In this area, Kingaroy, Snow in Summers grow quite fast as do lemon scented t trees. I also like the idea of bamboo, but what about a jasmine. The one in our neighbours (and our) yard grows in the shade and is doing quite well.
Good luck |
RE: fast growing screening plants
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| I remember seeing on a gardening show (possibly Bourke's) that a fast growing LillyPilly can be used and hedged and can grow two or more metres per year once established. I think it isL Neighbours-Be- Gone Trees (Acmena smithii ) from a quick look on the internet |
RE: fast growing screening plants
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There are so many wonderful Grevilleas,Banksias or Hakeas that would do this job for you,including many at the height you require. Not forgetting that you will also be helping Australia's bird and other nectar feeding creatures.
Talk to your local Society for Australian Plants or your local nursery. They will be delighted to talk to you about what you require. |
RE: fast growing screening plants
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| I wouldnt have thought there would be too many grevilleas or banksias that would do well in shade,birds will also be attracted to bamboo especially smaller finch types. |
RE: fast growing screening plants
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- Posted by Doona NSW Australia (My Page) on
Wed, Jul 27, 05 at 7:02
I agree with jaykoko about the acmena smithii. We have one and it's getting bushy now. My husband prunes one for a client of his and it's so thick you can't see through it at all. The tree seems to respond very well to regular pruning.
Another one is the Lilly Pilly Express (sorry, I don't know its botanical name) which is supposed to be the fastest growing variety. I have three and they are on a shady side so they haven't grown as fast as I expected, though they have suddenly put on a lot of growth lately. It grows to 4 metres, I think, but can be pruned.
But my favourite is the smithii.
Donna. |
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