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Bamboo, Phyllostachys Aurea
This plant is an excellent screen because it grows very fast and hardy. It doesn’t require much maintenance besides making sure that it doesn’t spread throughout your entire lawn. It can be trimmed by 20% in June, and the plant will return upright and new the following year. It’s also great for screening in pots that are larger than 6 inches across. It can grow up to a height of up to 30 feet tall in a few years and provides dense coverage, making it an ideal privacy fence. There are some varieties that are less evasive than others, some of which include; Chusquea Montana or fargesia murieliae. It grows well in moist loam soil under a shelter.
Cherry laurel; Prunus Laurocerasus
A large, evergreen shrub or small tree, growing to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 30 cm in diameter. It has 5–10 cm long and 2–4 cm broad, glossy dark green leaves with a serrated margin. It is very easy to grow in any soil type but prefers moist, well-drained soils in either full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of both coastal and inland exposure. It is an attractive and useful addition to the landscape. It thrives well in harsher winters as it is resistant to cold weather.
Leighton green cypress
This plant is a fast-growing conifer that provides great green colour all year round. It grows upright, is usually quite symmetrical and can be shaped into different designs. It grows well in a moist, well-drained soil and requires little maintenance, and needs to be pruned 2-3 times a year. It can function as a traditional hedge or a screening plant. It naturally grows quite tall and can range from ten to fifteen meters at its full height. It is not ideal for a small garden.
Star jasmine; trachelospermum jasminoides
This vine is a twining climber, which grows about 10-20cm a year. It is a fast-growing shrub that can reach 30 feet in height so it will add steady coverage. In late winter or early spring, add fertilizer and mulch with compost. It can be planted in directly into the soil or in a container, and if you want to grow it in a pot, it needs a large pot and frequent watering to keep the soil moist. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces fragrant white flowers that resemble Jasmine flowers, the starry clusters of flowers smell sweet on hot summer nights, and in winter, the leaves will turn bronze, but they won’t wither.
Golden hop; Humulus lupulus ‘Aureus
The hop is a perennial twining climber with zingy yellow-green foliage and trumpet-shaped flowers in summer. It can grow up to a height of 6m in a single season if you grow it up and over your pergola or up a large fence or wall; ensure you have a large space, so it does not overwhelm you. This perennial plant is native to Europe grows quickly, and can reach a height of up to 20 feet. It grows well under direct sunlight and should be pruned in late winter to get strong and fresh growth.
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