Fast Growing Evergreen Trees  page 1

Enjoy Privacy Without Waiting Too Long
Evergreen trees are a tremendous means to enjoy your privacy as they restrict visibility all year round. Lots of evergreen trees do nevertheless grow ever so slowly which is quite good as you are not likely to want years of waiting before you can have your morning coffee outside before getting showered and dressed for work.

Established Evergreens Are A Good Investment
You may not want to be overlooked when you are entreating friends at a dinner party that expends outside. You may want your seclusion where you can get away from the rest of the world and relax without a concern for anyone. It could be something you dream of, somewhere to retreat after a hard or stressful days work, somewhere where you can get away from it all. Well-chosen, well-planted and well-maintained evergreen trees will add value to your property. Anyone moving in does not have to go to all the bother and years of waiting to get their own little patch of heaven.

Douglas Fir  Pseudotsuga Menziesii
The Douglas Fir is a popular, fast growing evergreen tree .The Douglas fir tree is actually not a fir in reality, but really a member of a little genus of fir-like trees. Because it is not really a fir, it is commonly named Douglas-Fir, with the hyphen reflecting its non-fir status. It is has a very characteristic form and maintains a symmetrical contour from the bottom to the top. They grow exceedingly thick and are a great option if you want to keep sounds away. They maintain lush growth throughout the winter months are most appropriate in areas with plenty of wind. The Douglas fir does on the other hand grow enormously huge and can attain 330 feet (100 meters). IT does nevertheless bear up to extensive pruning. Seek plenty of professional advice before you consider growing a Douglas Fir!

The Leyland Cypress  Cupressocyparis Leylandii
The Leyland cypress qualifies as a fast growing evergreen tree, if not an exceptionally fast growing tree. They are extraordinarily suitable should you want to produce a dense evergreen hedge in the shortest time possible. They grow very thick and are very simple to prune whilst they are at a manageable height.  They have soft texture and are affable to handle. Like many conifers and other trees, their sap may cause skin irritation and so it is wise to wear protective clothing and goggles when working with the Leyland cypress.

Fast Growth Can Lead To Disputes
Note that these trees can become a problem when grown in close proximity to your neighbor’s property or public access pathways etc. Their ability to grow fast may catch you out and they often become intrusive to your neighbour’s boundary where your trees grow upwards, they also extend widthways. Your neighbour maybe none too pleased at you having imposed unwanted work upon him having to keep them under control on his side, let alone blocking light to his property and casting shadows on his home.

Legislation Enforces Growth Restrictions
In Europe Leyland cypress have been responsible for countless disputes between neighbours due to space intrusion and right to light. In some parts, legislation is now in place to protect individuals right to light and height restrictions are imposed and enforced. A person has the right to legally cut his neighbours intruding Leyland Cypress down to size and of course cut away all of the growth extending over his boundary, although this leaves a visually awful appearance!

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