You might check Doug Tallamy's book "Bringing Nature Home". Doug gave an
inspiring presentation at an MOS conference several years ago - explaining
how each and every one of us can plant something (preferably native) to
attract birds/wildlife to our yards/gardens/even the tiniest inch of
space.
Doug is a professor at the Univ of Delaware. I think he has info on
suggested species of trees/plants/shrubs/flowers on his web page. If you
do a google search, I'll bet you find him. :)
best
maryanne dolan
elkton, md
On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 3:29 PM, Warblerick <ricksussman1955...>wrote:
> On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 7:25:40 PM UTC-5, Laura Rinier wrote:
> > I hope this isn't considered "off-topic"....
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > Thanks in advance!
> >
> > Laura Rinier
> > New Windsor, MD
>
> Norway spruce is not a fast growing tree. They put on about 12 inches a
> year, as most conifers around here do, except the dwarfs, they put on about
> half as much. White Pine is a fast grower, but is messy, losing branches in
> wind and snow storms. I like Canaan Fir. Just planted one about half an
> hour ago (our live Christmas tree). Should be available at local xmas tree
> farms in Carroll County (that's where mine came from). A 4-5 ft live tree
> was $60 at Christmas time.
>
> Rick Sussman
> Woodbine,MD
>
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