A hedge from pines?

Apr 22, 2007 3 Replies
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Location: Miami, FL zone 10b



I am interested in creating a dense hedge out of pines sort of like this:



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idea of what types of pines I can use in Florida and what size I should start with and how far apart to plant? I have a 70 feet long border I like to use this on.



Thanks for any suggestions and comments!



MC


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Hi, This is not a true pine but commonly called Australian pine (Casuarina equisetifolia) and is an invasive plant. Not sure you can legally plant this now.

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-_- how no NEWS is good

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These are Australian pines (Casuarina), an invasive exotic -- Florida is trying to eradicate them, I believe there are regulations against planting them (in fact, Palm Beach County has a requirement that they be removed from all properties) and Casuarina is not available in nurseries. It's not a real pine tree, and I don't know of a pine that will grow in Florida that could be used for your proposed purpose.

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for information on Australian pines and possible substitutes.

Your extension service has a U of FL IFAS pamphlet on hedges and shrubs for south Florida. I also found the following comment at the Lee County extension service web site

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): "Here are some recommended plants used to attract wildlife that make fine hedges but are not necessarily fast growers; Walter viburnum, wax myrtle, Southern red cedar, cocoplum, white stopper, dahoon holly and Jamaican caper."

I like the dahoon holly, but it's not a fast grower. Regards --

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