Is there such a Tree (Tall, thin, Easy maintenance, doesn't shed needles or lots of leaves)?

[Frank Sebem]

Hi all

 

I am literally in the dog house! I need help quick.  Our Garden has Waney Lap fencing all round.  Recently after somebody decided to break into our Conservatory I got my mate to fix A 10ft Steel pole (similar to a Scaffolding Pole) to the fence post.  Then I installed a CCTV Camera on the top of the new pole looking down into our garden.  I think it's great.  My wife thinks it looks like a prison.  Her words "That pole either comes down or you disguise it somehow"  So, this got me thinking.  Is there such a tree that I can buy that is tall.  I'm talking 16 - 20 ft tall.  That is thin/narrow (because I only want it to grow upwards).  That is low maintenance (won't shed painful needles or loads of leaves) and I won't have to spend all year pruning it?  A tree that will allow me to bind the scaffolding type pole to the rear of it (so you can't now see the pole)?

 

Any ideas please?

 

Thanks in advance all.

[joshuatree]

Why not try a climbing plant instead of a tree. Something like a clematis. 

[Frank Sebem]

Hi guys

 

Brilliant assistance and advice from all who commented here.  Thank you all.  Please (if you don't mind) allow me to ask a couple of questions that you may deem silly/obvious but I genuinely don't know the answer to...So,

 

1. Is it possible to buy this/these trees when they are already 20 feet tall or is it a case of I have to buy it as a baby and grow it myself?  I would much prefer to just pay somebody to transport a fully grown one to my house here in Manchester and plant it for me.  Saves me getting soil under my perfectly manicured nails and gives somebody some paid work.  In fact I may even go for Two or Three in line.

 

2. Even though the Italian Cyprus Tree is my first choice of all the different trees suggested by members here are there any that will require constant pruning or it will reach the sky?. What I mean by this is... will any of the Trees suggested simply keep on growing to the clouds if I forget to prune it for a few months etc? I want the Tree I choose to live its life well but without me having to constantly 'tend' to it.

 

Thanks all.

[Steve Bullman]

Yep you can buy big trees, they are referred to as 'standards'.  All depends on your budget.  They aren't cheap, you will obviously need good access to get them in.  Then add to that they require more aftercare than putting in a young tree and if they are neglected will die a lot easier than something small.

 

https://www.seagravenurseries.co.uk/home/cypress-trees-and-conifers?gclid=Cj0KCQjw08XeBRC0ARIsAP_gaQC9a6Zma_IDG4P1aWvNkfQyPn9tGXNh9h_dLjytj2hS-lvYlhzhIMYaArycEALw_wcB

 

[tree-fancier123]

fastigiate yew if you can find a big enough one another alternative, step ladder and hand shears 1/2 hour management per year, if that's too onerous just paint the pole in the most beautiful colours imaginable

Edited October 25, 2018 by tree-fancier123

[Mark Wileman]

What about mounting a big hanging basket on the pole and have trailing plants coming down, wouldn't get out of control and easier to change your mind on what plants you want in it.

[Frank Sebem]

May have a problem here...

 

I was close to buying Italian Cypress Trees but just noticed that it says 'Full Sun' required.  My problem is that the bottom 6feet of the tree will be pushed up against the fence.

[Steve Bullman]

5 minutes ago, Frank Sebem said:

May have a problem here...

 

I was close to buying Italian Cypress Trees but just noticed that it says 'Full Sun' required.  My problem is that the bottom 6feet of the tree will be pushed up against the fence.

That just means the side facing the fence will likely brown and die off, everything at the front will remain green.

[Rough Hewn]

Hi guys
 
Brilliant assistance and advice from all who commented here.  Thank you all.  Please (if you don't mind) allow me to ask a couple of questions that you may deem silly/obvious but I genuinely don't know the answer to...So,
 
1. Is it possible to buy this/these trees when they are already 20 feet tall or is it a case of I have to buy it as a baby and grow it myself?  I would much prefer to just pay somebody to transport a fully grown one to my house here in Manchester and plant it for me.  Saves me getting soil under my perfectly manicured nails and gives somebody some paid work.  In fact I may even go for Two or Three in line.
 
2. Even though the Italian Cyprus Tree is my first choice of all the different trees suggested by members here are there any that will require constant pruning or it will reach the sky?. What I mean by this is... will any of the Trees suggested simply keep on growing to the clouds if I forget to prune it for a few months etc? I want the Tree I choose to live its life well but without me having to constantly 'tend' to it.
 
Thanks all.

Might have some 10-15' trees.
I'll look tomorrow.
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[Frank Sebem]

Thanks guys