Tree row ideas...

[MountainBoy]

Looking to plant some trees along a property line that runs next to a highway. (Southern tier NY State) Would like something fast growing and native. So far we have looked at white pine as the possible best answer. Any other ideas?

[Gatorboy]

What is the purpose of the trees? Looks, to block view from highway, sound barrier?

If you want something that will create a windrow, or an obstruction, you could go with Leyland Cypress.

For looks, the sky is the limit -- Willow, Green Ash, Maples, London Planetree, etc.

[rdam]

Gatorboy,

I have been looking for a tree suitable for natural fence, fast growing. The local nurserys all say Leyland Cypress for North Florida. Planted 12 feet apart, they'll grow 3 to 4 feet a year...so they say.

[RobS]

Around here (Michigan/Indiana) the mainstay of wind breaks are Norway Spruce and Hybrid Poplar. Both grow several feet a year once established. They are often planted together for some variety to the tree line [img]/forums/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

[Slyder]

Hybrid poplars are popular in Northern Ohio too, but be careful, they are suseptible to disease and wind damage. I suggest calling your local ag agent or wildlife officer. Not only can they tell you what is best for your area, they often provide seedlings for free.

[mikell]

I'm in the Thumb area and we have planted 2 rows of spruce 15' apart then a row of Hybred poplar 20' apart. The wind comes from the west so the pines are west of the poplars. The spruce are about 2' and the poplars about 4-6' planted 3 years ago this summer.

mikell

[DAP]

Our lower ny tree of choice for this purpose was blue spruce. They grow 2-4 feet a year. That's fast.

[johnk]

I order from the state and get 2 to 3 yr old seedlings. You can buy your Norway Spruce, oak, walnut etc at a pretty good price.