Hi, I live in North O.C. (Yorba Linda) and need to plant in a small strip of space between a sports court and a block wall. The space is 15 inches wide. I am looking for something with these attributes:

1. Tap roots or roots that won't hurt the sports court or block wall.

2. Evergreen

3. Good for privacy

4. Will not grow over 25 feet (12 foot would be ideal)

5. Disease resistant

6. Won't be too messy on sports court

7. Fast growing would be a huge plus

8. Not a water hog

9. This is a partial to full sun area

10. Hoping to block sports court from neighboors (as per HOA), keep basketball from flying out of the yard, provide much needed shade.

My ideal tree would be something with a skinny trunk and an oval or round top (I know some of this will be in the pruning). I love Ficus, but have been told they have brutal roots.

I really can't stand Italian Cyprus! I know there are shrubs that might be a better choice. Thanks in advance, I really need help!!! Stephanie