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cera starts with ...
G'day,

Can anybody recommend specific tree species for a large screen/windbreak (8m + tall)suitable for a farm.

I have a dolomite mine/lease on my property which i would like to remove from sight. I would need to make the screen about 200m long, so cheaper varieties would also be good idea.
The soil is heavy black soil clay with only a thin layer of topsoil over dolomite, so they would need to be hardy. Located in Peak Crossing, QLD. So similar rainfall to Ipswich.

i am considering the following.
Gruvillia Silky Oak
Small Leaf Fig
Morten Bay Fig
Gum Varieties.

i would love to know what you all think.

thanks heaps.

Time: 17th March 2016 1:12pm

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Julie says...
cera, you need to look at plants that will do well on alkaline soil. I would search for 'plants that tolerate alkaline soil' first, then choose from what comes up. I guess you could then post the list here for comments.

pH is very important to plant growth - acid soil lovers will just die.

Time: 20th March 2016 4:42pm

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Pademelon1 says...
First off, I would heed Julie's advice.

As for the trees you listed, without considering their soil preferences, I can tell you that the Silky Oak Grevillea is easily the best option being hardy, decently quick growing and a beautiful tree generally.

The figs are not necessarily a good option because they won't grow tall quickly in an open situation, instead developing a spreading canopy that negates the purpose of the wind break. They are a stunning tree though when mature.

With the gums, obviously there are differences between the many species, and so some would be suitable, but many are far from ideal windbreaks, offering little protection or other more harmful traits. It is probably best to look at the local gum species, especially any river gums or iron bark etc. These will take longer to grow though...

I hope this helps, but definitely do as Julie says first.

Time: 21st March 2016 7:04pm

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Cera says...
Thanks Julie & Pademelon,
I will ensure I check the required soil type. All of the plants I listed are found locally so I guess they would be good to start with.

cheers

Time: 22nd March 2016 9:30am

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