With land sizes getting smaller, it is no surprise that plants for smaller and narrow spaces are highly sought after! If you're looking to create screening or privacy in a compact space, you don't have to compromise on quality or impact.
Here we give you the best varieties of narrow trees to plant in narrow garden beds, tight spaces and small backyards. These varieties will not only fit perfectly in confined areas but also provide excellent screening for privacy and visual impact.
Evergreen Options
Evergreen screening trees provide a year-round solution for privacy. These varieties maintain their foliage throughout all seasons, giving you consistent coverage and screening.
Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca' – Pencil Pine Conifer
- Compact growth with branches kept tight and in place for a neat and tidy appearance
- Zero maintenance required
- Tall grower reaching heights of 10m + (over a long period of time)
- Produces fewer cones than other conifers
Cupressus sempervirens 'Nitschkes Needles' – Pencil Pine Conifer
- Faster growing than the Glauca variety above
- Zero maintenance required
Syzygium australe 'SAN01' PBR 'Straight & Narrow' ™ – Lilly Pilly
- A tight and compact growing Lilly Pilly perfect for hedging
- Fast growing with heights of 5–8m tall
- Less maintenance than other Lilly Pillys due to the compact nature
- Australian native
Juniperus 'Spartan' – Conifer
- Compact conical growing habit perfect for narrow spaces
- Zero maintenance required
Bambusa textilis gracilis – Bamboo
- Very fast growing clumping bamboo that can be fully grown in up to 24 months
- Tall growing, reaching heights of 5–7m tall
Magnolia grandiflora 'Sweet & Neat'
- Neat upright and compact habit ideal for narrow spaces
- Perfect for hedging and screening applications
- Heights up to 3m tall × 2m wide
Callistemon viminalis 'Slim' ™
- Australian native
- Neat upright habit suitable for hedging and screening
- Frost, heat and drought tolerant once established
- Bird attracting – great for wildlife gardens
- Heights up to 3m tall
Banksia integrifolia 'Sentinel' ™
- Dense habit perfect for screening applications
- Gorgeous flowering screen bringing colour year-round
- Shorter growing with heights up to 2m tall
- Frost and drought tolerant
- Australian native
Photinia x fraseri 'NP01' PBR 'Thin Red' ™
- Heights 3–4m × 60cm wide – perfect narrow proportions
- Great for narrow hedging and screening
- Pop of colour with stunning red new growth
Deciduous Options
Deciduous screening trees offer beautiful seasonal interest and colour changes while maintaining a slim profile. They're ideal for screening during summer months and allowing sunlight through in winter when leaves drop – perfect for maximizing passive solar benefits.
Pyrus calleryana 'Capital' – Ornamental Pear Tree
- Deciduous narrow growing ornamental pear tree
- Use as a screen during summer and allow the sun to shine in through winter when the leaves drop
- Tall growing with heights up to 8–10m
Ginkgo biloba 'Lemonlime Spire'
- The dwarf Ginkgo variety growing to around 5m h × 1m w – perfect for very tight spaces
- Fantastic upright growth habit ideal for narrow applications
- Beautiful golden autumn foliage providing seasonal colour
- Bonus: The fruit does not have an unpleasant smell like the straight female variety
Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar' ®
- Column-like structure perfect for narrow spaces
- Tall growing with heights up to 14m – creates impressive screening
- Plant tight together to create tall columnar screening effects
- Australian native
- Food source for wildlife – supports local ecology
Liquidamber styraciflua 'Oakville Highlight'
- Tight and upright form ideal for narrow spaces and screening
- Tall growing with heights up to 10–15m
- Perfect for fence line, windbreak and large screen applications
Create Your Perfect Screen – Whether you're looking for zero-maintenance conifers, fast-growing bamboo, colourful deciduous trees with seasonal interest, or Australian Native options, there's a narrow screening tree perfect for your space. These varieties deliver both functionality and beauty, making them ideal investments for transforming your garden.
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