Are there plants specifically used to create wind protection?

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Diego - 26 Mar 2008 22:03 GMT

Hi all,

I would like to plant an ornamental cherry tree in the middle of my
garden -- problem is, it gets rather windy and I read that wind will
cause the petals of the flowers to simply wash away..

I would really like some advise on how to stop the wind from coming
through, or if, in fact, the plant will be able to tolerate windy
weather.

I'm in Zone 3 though in summer it gets really hot and dry .. With
weeks without rain.. And in winter we get considerable frosts in the
mornings ..
(Melbourne, Australia, to be specific)..

Thanks for your help,

D.

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Bill - 26 Mar 2008 22:20 GMT

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Perhaps a micro climate adjustment could work. If your wind comes
from a certain direction why not consider a sculpture to deflect it.
A simple wall with a mirror built in can infer infinity. Use your
imagination.

Bill

ps "petals of the flowers to simply wash away" as does all life. Tis
why we like real flowers and destain fake. Holding on to petals
inhibits next years petals. Waxing.

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Charlie - 27 Mar 2008 03:47 GMT

>ps "petals of the flowers to simply wash away" as does all life. Tis
>why we like real flowers and destain fake. Holding on to petals
>inhibits next years petals. Waxing.

This released nice gentle thoughts :-)

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David E. Ross - 27 Mar 2008 05:25 GMT

> Hi all,
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> D.

The county where I live (Ventura) has extensive citrus orchards (mostly
lemons). The growers plant Eucalyptus globulus (blue gum) close
together in a single row as a windbreak. On a smaller scale, you might
try a row of Cupressus sempervirens (Italian cypress).

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Climate: California Mediterranean
Sunset Zone: 21 -- interior Santa Monica Mountains with some ocean
influence (USDA 10a, very close to Sunset Zone 19)
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MajorOz - 31 Mar 2008 21:52 GMT

> > Hi all,
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> together in a single row as a windbreak. On a smaller scale, you might
> try a row of Cupressus sempervirens (Italian cypress).

Around the homesteads in the northern prairies of the US, the fast
growing poplar is (pardon the pun) popUlar for just that purpose.
For smaller areas, the Russian Olive seems to form a quick, tall hedge
around gardens.
I have not done either of these, only seen it done.

cheers and g'day

oz

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Are there plants specifically used to create wind protection?