Trees for coastal areas
Strong, often salt laden, winds present a challenge for planting in coastal gardens. Trees that are grown in a coastal climate don’t tend reach the same size as those inland and they often have a windswept shape; branches facing the main wind direction get ‘pruned’ by the wind, leading to interesting shapes.
1. Pinus nigra Austriaca (Austrian Pine)
Pinus nigra Austriaca is a rich, robust Austrian pine; a popular evergreen, due to its hardy nature, attractive deep green glossy and dense foliage and picturesque, rounded, growth habit. It is an extremely tough tree that grows a range of tough and exposed conditions; making it ideal for screening and windbreaks. It is tolerant of urban, coastal and exposed environments, although it does grow to considerable height.
![Pinus nigra Austriaca leaf needle detail Black Pine](https://www.pracbrown.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Pinus-nigra-Austriaca-leaf-needle-detail-180x180.jpg)
2. Quercus ilex (Holm Oak)
Quercus ilex is a magnificent large evergreen tree with a densely rounded habit and attractive corrugated bark. The glossy, dark green leaves are pale whitish-grey underneath. Holm oak is very hardy, and takes well to pruning but if left naturallly, it will grow to 25m with a spread of 15 – 20m.
![Quercus ilex Holm oak leaf](https://www.pracbrown.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/1-scaled-180x180.jpg)
3. Quercus cerris (Turkey Oak)
The Turkey Oak is a fast growing, spreading, deciduous tree which has shiny robust leaves, which turn yellow-brown in autumn.r. Ultimate height 20 – 25m, spread 8 – 15m.
![Quercus cerris leaf](https://www.pracbrown.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Quercus-cerris-leaf-800x528-180x180.jpg)
4. Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain Ash, Rowan)
Sorbus aucuparia is a pretty native tree with finely toothed green foliage that turns yellow through to orange in the autumn, whilst the white spring flowers produce orange/ red berries by September. Ultimate height 5 – 10m, spread 5m.
![Sorbus aucuparia Joseph Rock Rowan](https://www.pracbrown.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Sorbus-aucuparia-Joseph-Rock-Rowan-800x532-180x180.jpg)
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