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Tree to screen apt. building

18 years ago

I just bought a home whose backyard is overlooked by a 6 story apt. building. The property line is an 8 ft. high retaining wall ( I'm on top). Does anyone have suggestions for something that will provide a high screen without damaging the wall? I also want something that will last a very long time.

Thanks.

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davowhatsit
18 years ago
Sorry, but i'm jumping on the back of this message as I have a simlilar query, and I can't work out how to post my own message, and I want to get back in to the garden while there is some light left this afternoon. I also need a screening tree but live in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. It needs to be around 4 metres high. I went to the garden centre and found Michelia Mixed Up Miss, which looks and sounds perfect - flowers and evergreen and it says it grows to 4 metres. However, everything on the internet I've looked at since says this shrub only grows to 3 metres - not tall enough. Can anyone confirm if this will be sufficient for my needs, or what their experience has been with this plant, or any other suggestions....?
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