Are there plants specifically used to create wind protection?

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Hi all,I would like to plant an ornamental cherry tree in the middle of mygarden -- problem is, it gets rather windy and I read that wind willcause the petals of the flowers to simply wash away..I would really like some advise on how to stop the wind from comingthrough, or if, in fact, the plant will be able to tolerate windyweather.I'm in Zone 3 though in summer it gets really hot and dry .. Withweeks without rain.. And in winter we get considerable frosts in themornings ..(Melbourne, Australia, to be specific)..Thanks for your help,D.

Bill · Accepted Answer

In article , Diego  wrote:  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.Billps  "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.

Charlie · Answer

This released nice gentle thoughts :-)

David E. Ross · Answer

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).

MajorOz · Answer

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.

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