There are a few key things to consider before choosing a tree species for privacy along your fence line:

• The ultimate height you want to achieve
• How dense you’d like the screening to be
• Soil conditions in the area
• Exposure to prevailing winds
• The shape of the tree – you’ll likely want something upright rather than wide-spreading

Some good tree options include:

• Fraxinus griffithii – Evergreen Ash. Compact form, evergreen, and free-flowering.
• Laurus nobilis – Bay Tree. Upright, evergreen habit that’s easily trimmed.
• Podocarpus macrophyllus – Upright form with deep green foliage.
• Prunus lusitanica – Portuguese Laurel. Dense, dark green foliage and clips well.
• Olea europaea ‘El Greco’ – A narrow, upright olive variety that forms a dense screen when trimmed.

When planting, mix compost or garden mix into your soil – using products like Daltons Garden Mix or Compost can give your trees the best possible start.