In article , Richard Sterry
writes
"Mike Lyle" wrote in message
...
I had a Juniper Skyrocket for many years at my last house, very
close
to the building - like about 1 metre if that. When I eventually had
to remove it, I found that the root structure was quite modest and
not a threat to the building. So, I wouldn't worry about Skyrocket
causing damage to your house, but Leylandii are in a different
league!

Right. But I can't see a group of Skyrocket making any difference to
the view: they'll take years and years to reach fifteen feet in
height. I'm not sure, but I think they prefer full sun; though I
suppose partial shade might encourage them to grow tall faster.

True, they aren't the fastest of growers, and being so thin you'd have to
plant them very close together indeed. More of a specimen tree (if that's
the right word) rather than a hedging plant.

that's what the OP was after - something to attract the eye this side of
the hedge so attention wasn't so much focussed on the building
--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"