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Amy McArdle

8 Small Trees for Privacy — They'll Screen Even the Tiniest of Spaces

Japanese Maple tree in a backyard.

When looking for the best small trees for privacy, you need to keep an eye out for functionality as well as aesthetic. The best thing about choosing natural materials for outdoor spaces is that it can last a lot longer and it's a great way to give back to the environment. If you're working with a small outdoor space, you need to tackle the challenge of finding the right tree with height to keep those prying eyes away.

‘A small space means that you need to create a privacy screen with the smallest footprint on the ground,’ says the New-York based landscaper Jonathan Fargion. 'You want to avoid having a big tree canopy that will eventually cast too much shade into your small outdoor space, too.’

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