"Chris Hogg" wrote in message
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No-one has yet mentioned Olearia Traversii. My only concern is whether
it would be hardy enough. Does the Gulf Stream get through to
Anglesey? Takes any amount of salt gales, although may lose the odd
branch when mature, as it tends to be brittle. No flowers of any
consequence. Grows pretty quickly, but I can't guarantee 2m by next
summer, although I've seen old stumps re-grow at almost that rate.
Eventually reaches 3 - 4m. Remember that with most fast growing
things the tops outgrow the roots and they blow flat in the first
gale. The recommended method is to prune them hard at 3ft and again at
5 to allow the roots and lower trunk to strengthen. And as someone
said in another thread, when planting, small plants make stronger
roots than big plants do.

Another possibility is Tamarisk, but again, I'm not sure about
hardiness. Incidentally, escallonia will make 3m, but not in that
time.
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No problem with either of those on Anglesey - it's often very windy but
severe frost is a rarity in coastal locations on the Island..
Common hedge plants in the area are the usual suspects that have already
been mentioned + Fuchsias. Privet is OK if you must but does get blasted on
the seaward side. Russian Vine loves the conditions but is more trouble than
it's worth.

Rod