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i have an area by a shed that is very poor clay, it is exposed to all the winds especialy the hot northerly and strong easterly at times. I want to plant some tall shrubs to hide the shed and act as a bit of a wind break, any ideas? (pref natives)
Hey Ali, sounds a tough challenge but there are ways to succeed. #1. dig some good stuff into the soil - compost or peat or lucerne and add some gypsum to break up the clay. #2. Then try a Pittosporum eugenoides or Pittosporum rhombifolium. You could also try Metrosideros excelsa (NZ christmas tree) or a Calistemon salignus (white bottlebrush). All but the last one are from NZ - hence why they are so hardy. Here's a link to the Metrosideros which can handle the conditions AND have nice flowers in summers. https://www.gardensonline.com.au/GardenShed/PlantFinder/Show_996.aspx
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