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At King and Co, we specialise in screening trees that grow above the fence line. These trees are perfect for blocking views from overlooking windows or hiding unsightly areas next door or at the bottom of the garden. Some of our most popular choices include Laurel, Ligustrum and Magnolia, but we have no hesitation in ranking the Photinia Red Robin as our number 1 screening tree for creating garden privacy!
Why is Photinia so good at screening?
Photinia ‘Red Robin’ is great for screening because it grows quickly and has dense, evergreen foliage. It also has bright red new leaves that appear in spring and mature to green, adding colour and interest to the garden. This new growth appears in flushes through spring and summer.
You can grow Photinia as a hedge or a standard tree. Many people choose the tree form for screening. It has a clear stem of about 1.8 metres (6 feet) and a full, leafy head. This creates a raised hedge that provides privacy without taking up much ground space.
Pleached Trees for Screening
Pleached trees offer another stylish way to add garden privacy. At King & Co, we stock Photinia Red Robin, Cherry laurel and Hornbeam in pleached form. All of which have a clear stem of 1.8-2m, with their branches trained onto a bamboo frame to offer instant coverage above a fence.
Read More:
1. An Expert Guide to Photinia Red Robin
2. How can I use Photinia Trees For Screening?
3. Why is Photinia Red Robin so popular?
