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View Blocking with Trees #4091867 02/27/24 10:07 PM 02/27/24 10:07 PM
Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 660 Here C Chiller OP 4 point
Chiller OP 4 point C Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 660 Here	I need to block a field from the road with trees. I was thinking cedar in front and long leaf Pines behind them. I plan on backing them off the fence 2 tractor width wide. Area stays wet. Any suggestions?

Re: View Blocking with Trees [Re: Chiller] #4092083 02/28/24 09:36 AM 02/28/24 09:36 AM
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Overland 6 point O Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 1,026 Central AL	Sounds like you've got the right idea. I would avoid any invasive tree specifics if at all possible. You can plant Egyptian Wheat or Switch Grass for immediate results with the Eastern Red Cedar and LL Pines as the long term solution.

Re: View Blocking with Trees [Re: Chiller] #4092087 02/28/24 09:39 AM 02/28/24 09:39 AM
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Mdees 8 point M Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,033 Mobile, AL	Wax Myrtle if it grows native in your area.

Re: View Blocking with Trees [Re: Chiller] #4092095 02/28/24 09:49 AM 02/28/24 09:49 AM
Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 8,080 Right behind you Mbrock Fancy
Mbrock Fancy Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 8,080 Right behind you	Neither cedar or LL pine likes to have wet feet for too long. I’d go with a species that’s more suited for wet soils.

Re: View Blocking with Trees [Re: Chiller] #4092120 02/28/24 10:25 AM 02/28/24 10:25 AM
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N2TRKYS Booner N Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 14,588 Tuscaloosa Co.	How tall do you need it to be. You might could just let a strip wolf out and accomplish the same goal, if it doesn’t have to be really tall. 83% of all statistics are made up.

Re: View Blocking with Trees [Re: Chiller] #4092162 02/28/24 11:18 AM 02/28/24 11:18 AM
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Chiller OP 4 point C Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 660 Here	15' +

Re: View Blocking with Trees [Re: Mbrock] #4092164 02/28/24 11:18 AM 02/28/24 11:18 AM
Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 660 Here C Chiller OP 4 point
Chiller OP 4 point C Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 660 Here	Originally Posted by Mbrock Neither cedar or LL pine likes to have wet feet for too long. I’d go with a species that’s more suited for wet soils. Any suggestions on species?

Re: View Blocking with Trees [Re: Chiller] #4092216 02/28/24 12:31 PM 02/28/24 12:31 PM
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N2TRKYS Booner N Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 14,588 Tuscaloosa Co.	A strip of privet hedge and briars would make you a thick buffer that will get 15’. 😎 83% of all statistics are made up.

Re: View Blocking with Trees [Re: Chiller] #4092300 02/28/24 01:54 PM 02/28/24 01:54 PM
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Remington270 Freak of Nature R Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 21,783 USA	Cedar is probably your best bet. Pines will grow too quickly. Elaeagnes is definitely an invasive species but man it’s a good year-round screen.

Re: View Blocking with Trees [Re: Chiller] #4092341 02/28/24 02:36 PM 02/28/24 02:36 PM
Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 8,080 Right behind you Mbrock Fancy
Mbrock Fancy Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 8,080 Right behind you	Originally Posted by Chiller Originally Posted by Mbrock Neither cedar or LL pine likes to have wet feet for too long. I’d go with a species that’s more suited for wet soils. Any suggestions on species? What county are you in?

Re: View Blocking with Trees [Re: Chiller] #4092809 02/29/24 07:46 AM 02/29/24 07:46 AM
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Turkey_neck Booner Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 14,621 Clanton	Wax myrtles would probably be your best bet just plant high. Would walk over a naked woman to get to a gobblin turkey!

Re: View Blocking with Trees [Re: Chiller] #4092858 02/29/24 09:09 AM 02/29/24 09:09 AM
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Chiller OP 4 point C Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 660 Here	Thanks for the replies fellas.

Re: View Blocking with Trees [Re: Chiller] #4092875 02/29/24 09:37 AM 02/29/24 09:37 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 315 NWest Alabama S SharpSpur 4 point
SharpSpur 4 point S Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 315 NWest Alabama	I'm actually planting loblolly this weekend on similar situation. Probably three to four rows, my back is looking forward to it... I'm also, lining the backside with hardwood species. Last edited by SharpSpur; 02/29/24 09:38 AM.