How do I plant a windbreak of Australian native plants?
Purchasing PlantsPlant native Australian plants that are suitable for the growing conditions at the intended windbreak site. Plant shorter shrubs or trees and taller trees for an effective windbreak. Cooba willow acacia (Acacia salicina) is a tree that grows to 50 feet tall and Cassia artemisoides is a shrub that grows to between 4 and 8 feet tall. Both are native to Australia and suitable for use as a windbreak.PlanningStake out where the windbreak will be planted. Leave no more than 100 feet between the windbreak and buildings. Plan the layout so that driveways go between the trees at an angle and the line of trees extends 50 feet beyond the buildings. Plant between two and five rows for an effective windbreak with 16 feet between each row.PlantingTill the area to be planted to a depth of 18 inches. Dig a trench for each row of plants deep and wide enough to easily contain the roots or rootballs. Plant bare-root trees at the same depth they previously grew and rootballs so that the t
