QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsChoosing trees and shrubsfast growing evergreen screen planting 0 Vote Up Vote Down Ailish Drake asked 15 years ago Can you recommend screen planting which will be fast growing, but looks good also? A hedge for the lower area with trees at higher level to screen farm yard and buildings throughout the year. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago Laurel is a good traditional choice for hedging and screening to about 5 metres. Good trees include birch, holly and hazel.