Low maintenance wind break trees

[rodltg2]

I'm looking to plant some trees in place of the ones that didn't take, western cottonwoods. Looking at around 3-4 trees. Wind break, and low maintenance is priority. Don't want a bunch of leaves to clean up. Fast growing a plus , would like to see the benefits sooner than later.

[dvskier]

Leyland Cypress, excellent wind protection.

[gregy]

You have to look at the type of soil you have. Ph level etc. If I remember right Leyland Cypress do well in alkaline soils.

[MrJones]

I agree with checking your soil type. Also the time frame to grow. Do you want a wind break for you in 5 years, or for your grandkids to enjoy??

 

I remember looking at the Leyland Cypress and they would likely be good if they work in your soil.

[Razorskier1]

in a perfect world you would plant fast growers nearer the lake and slower growers behind them. Best of both worlds -- fast growers give protection soon, and the slower growers (which also probably have a longer life span) fill in later.

[Horton]

athel tree (tamarix aphylla) grows in crap soil and is a good wind break. That is what all the lakes in Newberry use.

[ToddF]

If it will grow in your region, yellow globe willows, will be 60 feet by 60 feet in 5-6 years with lots of water, they are first to get leafs and the last to lose them as well.