THE RIGHT TREES FOR THE TASK

Evergreens with small or needle-shaped leaves look more aƒractive pruned. Most o„en used are yews, pines, cypresses, orange jessamine

(Murraya paniculata)

and Japanese box

(Buxus microphylla,

below). If you’re ambitious and want flowering clouds – and who doesn’t – try camellia (C. sasanqua)

for its small leaves or wisteria (above), although it won’t have leaves in winter.