Are they blue flowers? In that case it looks like a Ceanothus but I didn't know that they grew so large. It looks beautiful.

I've heard it called Calafornian lilac but it is a wonderful specimen

If it's a dark blue (photo might lie!) then it could be Puget Blue. Why does no-one think to sell it for hedging! How funky would a bright blue hedge be!!

I think it is Ceanothus too,what a beauty.I also know it as Califonian lilac.

I forgot to say that I took the photo with my mobile phone, so the colour is not at 'true' as it should be. It really is a vivid blue and stands out beautifully. Thanks for the replies. I believe it came from the Lincoln Show - some years ago I presume.

Wow! Superb...

stunning i want one

Me too! I wonder where they can be found?

All good nurseries stock some varieties.

Yes, I've been looking on the internet. However, most suppliers describe them as bushes growing up to 1.5m high, whereas the tree I saw was definitely at least 3m high!

Puget Blue can get quite large if it's in an ideal position, but yes, they are generally a little shorter.

Was driving to the dog walk today and I saw one peeping over the top of a garden fence. It was only half the size of the other one. I think it will be a definite must-have for my garden when I finally manage to sell up and get the bungalow I long for!