Recommend a large shrub or small tree - non invasive

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    Can anyone recommend a large shrub or a small tree that will grow to maximum of 4 metres that can be planted next to a garage that is evergreen. Dont want much hey?

    Im just worried i will affect the foundations if i put the wrong thing in. A tree would be great but if its a large shrub that can grow up the side and overhang then that would be great.
     
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    kindredspirit Gardening around a big Puddle. :)

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    Vibernum Tinus.
     
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      Escallonias (Iveyi, Donard's Pride, Rubra Macrantha), Elaeagnus (x ebbingei, pungens maculata), Viburnum Tinus, Camellias (such as × williamsii 'Anticipation') , Osmanthus x burkwoodii.

      If you want more of a tree shape, buy a fairly young shrub and remove all but one main stem, allow it to form a 'trunk' and then remove any new shoots which grow below a certain level.

      Hope this helps :)
       
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      Photinia red robin,
      Looks nice all spring and summer with its redish leaves and nice throughout the winter.
       
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      Trunky ...who nose about gardening

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      A few more suggestions:
      Portugese Laurel
      Choisya
      Ceanothus
      Garrya
       
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      This is one shrub that I always recommend:

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      Garrya James Roof, gets to a height of 9'ft and 6'ft in width, is evergreen, tough and hardy, and gives you a cracking display of tassels during the Winter.:thumbsup:
       
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