Cotoneaster cornubia - pleached Cotoneaster cornubia Looking for above fence screening trees that don't take up too much space? By trimming and framing, we have created Pleached Cotoneaster which are the perfect solution. UK grown. 6 feet-tall fences or walls are the maximum height allowed without planning permission. Planting Pleached Cotoneaster adds even higher screening. A semi evergreen tree. Our plants have a 180cm stem/trunk, with a pleached head of 150cm wide by 120cm high. We usually recommend a planting spacing of 180cm (6ft) from stem to stem. But you can go a little closer if needed. Basic annual maintenance helps the Cotoneaster retain its pleached shape. It also helps the 'head' fill in even more. Eventually the plant becomes twiggy enough to support the shape. You can then remove the frame, or wait for it to come apart on its own, over time.
