Personally, I love Norway Spruce. They're such pretty trees and attract lots of birds, but I'm clearly also biased;o)
Have fun constructing your sanctuary!
Frode Jacobsen,
Windsor Mill, MD
On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 7:25:40 PM UTC-5, Laura Rinier wrote:
> I hope this isn't considered "off-topic"....
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> We recently bought a house in rural Carroll County with about 3 acres of mostly maintained lawn with trees here and there. Our goal is to set aside about half the acerage for a lawn and the other half a bird sanctuary.
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> One border of the lawn is in serious need of a wind break and we're curious what fast growing conifer would be recommended that is also bird friendly? I like the look and appeal of the Norway Spruce, especially since it attracts winter finches. Does anyone have any pros and cons for this evergreen? I am open to any and all suggestions/recommendations.
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> Thanks in advance!
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> Laura Rinier
> New Windsor, MD
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