Quick growing native tree

Still stihl waters 3 · 26-06-2022 3:54pm #1

Hi all, looking for a quick growing native tree or hedge that will grow at least 3 meters fairly quick, heavy enough soil with poor drainage so I know my options are limited, prefer an evergreen but am open to options, many thanks

RainInSummer · 26-06-2022 5:22pm

Alder. Like wet soil and should be fast growing. Not evergreen though. Scots pine is native and evergreen, not sure about the soil it likes.

Jim_Hodge · 26-06-2022 5:23pm

Is this for a garden or a field, work area.??

Still stihl waters 3 · 26-06-2022 6:21pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119253262#Comment_119253262

It'll firm a bound in a working field so can grow with no hindrance or need to trim

Still stihl waters 3 · 26-06-2022 6:22pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119253251#Comment_119253251

I have a lot of alder set and was looking for an alternative, I'd go with it again but was looking for a bit of variety, I will look at Scots pine if it will suit

standardg60 · 26-06-2022 11:05pm

Perhaps a mix of Alder and Holly

macraignil · 26-06-2022 11:34pm

Willows are another tree that like damp soil conditions. Got one with nice bright yellow stems in winter that is fast growing that would be my preferred type but there are lots of varieties.

Happy gardening!