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Posted by knot_perfect 9 (My Page) on

Sat, Sep 19, 09 at 13:17

I looking for a small tree, 12ft max., to put in a tricky spot on a south-facing wall. The site is about 5ft x 5ft. on top of a retaining wall and it's tough to get to to maintain. It's along the neighbor's fence--they have concreted their backyard so I don't want any mess to spill over the fence. Lastly, it's above a patio where I keep container plants, some are roses, so the tree needs to be airy to let the sun through. The reason for a tree is part screen from the neighbors yard and part beauty when looking out a bedroom window. Thanks for any suggestions.

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Posted by scarletdaisies 7 (My Page) on
Sat, Oct 10, 09 at 12:14

http://landscaping.about.com/od/evergreenornamentaltrees1/p/hinoki_cypress.htm

These don't grow over 15 feet, but you can trim them like hedges I'm sure.

http://woodyplants.nres.uiuc.edu/plant/chaobng

http://www.pendernursery.com/Catalog/Detail/chamaecyparisobtusananagracili.html

http://www.about-garden.com/e/en/211-cypress-chamaecyparis-obtusa-nana-gracilis/

I hope this helps!

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