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Can you tell us the species Richard?


Not that they would work here, but I like this kind of stuff.

Ninebark hedge, red cedar trees Jim.

Hope you didn't buy those cedars. I'd given you all you could dig up.

Yes James, we bought most of the cedars. We have lots in ditches as well, and have transplanted some. The red cedars are sort of a desperation choice. My father planted Austrian pine years back. They are about all dead now, Pine wilt disease. I tried a few white cedars, and rabbits ate them down.

I am over run with red cedars.......but, it's mostly because I let them grow. I use them for posts, and also for a place for the cows to get into in the winter. They make excellent cover for animals. I have even let the local Mennonites come in and thin them down some.

Me too! I hate them. I have cut a bunch, mostly the female trees. Birds eat the berries, and deposit them, with fertilizer, all over the place.