Re: conifer recommendation??

Theresa,

Does she really mean pine trees? If so Bonnie is right on the mark. But a lot of people use "pine" as a synonym for "evergreen". In that case, I would consider Thuja plicata, which thrives in moist environments and does tolerably well in most conditions. But also consider a variety of evergreens (with some deciduous plants mixed in) rather than creating a monoculture. If there is sufficient space there are lots of alternatives.

Josh Haskell
Ohio -- zone 5


----- Original Message ----- From: "Theresa -yhoo" <tchessie@yahoo.com>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 12:38 PM
Subject: [CHAT] conifer recommendation??


Hi all-

I'm at my sister's house in WNY, I believe she is
somewhere between zone 5 and 6.  Anyway, they want to
plant a row of "pine trees" between their house and
the neighbors for some privacy.  Problem is, that area
tends not to drain very well, so likely will have wet
feet for part of the winter.  Anybody have suggestions
of what might live?  Gets sun more than half the day,
soil is poor, clay like and with gravel.

thx, Theresa

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