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Yes, pleached trees are good for screening and they are very popular for achieving immediate privacy in outdoor areas!
Their effectiveness comes from the fact that their foliage has been grown over several years to fully cover a trellis frame. This article delves into what pleached trees are, highlights the advantages of planting them, and demonstrates how they can provide instant coverage!
What are Pleached Trees?
Pleached trees have a clear stem and branches trained onto a flat framework. Known for their instant screening effect, they are an excellent way to create a raised hedge above the fence line.
Why Choose Pleached Trees?
Year-round Privacy – All of our pleached trees will hold onto their leaves throughout the winter months to provide year round coverage (even Hornbeam holds onto its crispy brown leaves).
Saving Space – With branches tied onto the supporting frame, pleached trees are an excellent option for smaller gardens or tight spaces.
Architectural Planting – Great for adding structure to gardens, they are the perfect choice for contemporary or formal gardens.
How to create a screen with plached trees?
Planting a screen of pleached trees requires careful planning. Before planting, make sure that you:
Choose the right trees for your garden and needs. If you are looking for year round coverage, then you could consider an evergreen like Photinia Red Robin on Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus). If natural light in the winter months is important, then a deciduous variety like Hornbeam may be better. Although Hornbeam are deciduous they hold onto their brown leaves long through the winter, this allows light to pass through the branches whilst maintaining some coverage.
Measure the area that needs to be screened. Measuring before planting means that you can space the trees out evenly along your boundary to create a seamless, uninterrupted screen. You typically space pleached trees 1.2-1.5m apart, depending on the size of their frame.
Get all the equipment needed for planting. Pleached trees need to be staked and tied throughout the early stages of establishment. Watch our video guide on how to professionally plant and stake your tree!
We hope this article helped to show why pleached trees are good for screening. If you require any guidance on selecting the right varieties or quantities, or if you’d like to discuss the suitability of pleached trees for your specific needs, please don’t hesitate to contact our sales team or visit us at the nursery. We’re always happy to help!
Frequently Asked Questions
Container grown trees can be planted all year round. Watch our video guide on how to do so.
As a guide, we recommend giving each tree 5 litres of water every other day during the growing season. The water should be directed at the base of the trunk.
5 Litres is a good starting point to make sure that the ground stays moist, if the soil starts to become saturated or dry adjust the amount as required.
We can offer our planting service if you are local to the nursery. Planting prices are dependent on the size of the pot. Please contact us if you would like a quote.
