Even though growth will be slower at first, they will form a stronger root
system. Soils close to the sea are usually of a sandy nature. Although they
provide excellent drainage they are not usually very fertile. A mulch layer at
least 10 cm thick of well-rotted animals manure mixed with grass clippings or other
organic matter will greatly improve the soil, help with moisture retention and reduce
soil temperature. Seaweed collected along the beach is an excellent soil
conditioner. It can be added to the compost or used as a mulch. Regular
watering is important, especially in the early stages of establishing a seaside
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Trees and shrubs should have a through soaking at well-spaced intervals to encourage deep penetration of roots. After heavy storms the hosing downs of the plants will prevent foliage being scorched by salt deposits. Protection in the form of an artificial windbreak may help to establish young plants in harsh condition. A wind break with a combination of open and solid material to break the wind force is much more effective than a solid windbreak which will create wind turbulence. Efficient Barriers can be made of a fence of open slatted timber, lattice or wire or plastic mesh interlaced with flexible branches.
Gallery of seaside plants
The costal wattle is a broad spreading plant that rarely reaches its possible 4m height in exposed situations. It is a good sand binder and screening plant. Flowers in late winter and early spring.
The Norfolk Island hibiscus, is able to with stand salt laden air and wind. It grows to around 10 m high or less in very exposed positions. Attractive pinky mauve flowers in summer. The Japanese pittosporum, pittosporum tobira, is a round small tree which grows to 3.5 m high and across. It will form an excellent seaside windbreak. In spring the tree is covered in white fragrant flowers. The New Zealand Christmas bush, Metrosideros excels, is an excellent large shrub or small tree for seaside gardens. It has dark green shiny foliage with a silvery undersurface and bright red flowers in summer. Coast rosemary, Westringia fruticosa, is one of the hardiest plants that will remain looking attractive in exposed positions. It forms a dense round shrub to 1 m and bears white or mauve flowers in spring and summer. The coastal she oak, Casuarina equisetifolia, is a sparsely foliaged weeping tree to around 9 m high. It looks beautiful when planted in small stands.
Trees and shrubs should have a through soaking at well-spaced intervals to encourage deep penetration of roots. After heavy storms the hosing downs of the plants will prevent foliage being scorched by salt deposits. Protection in the form of an artificial windbreak may help to establish young plants in harsh condition. A wind break with a combination of open and solid material to break the wind force is much more effective than a solid windbreak which will create wind turbulence. Efficient Barriers can be made of a fence of open slatted timber, lattice or wire or plastic mesh interlaced with flexible branches.
Gallery of seaside plants
The costal wattle is a broad spreading plant that rarely reaches its possible 4m height in exposed situations. It is a good sand binder and screening plant. Flowers in late winter and early spring.
The Norfolk Island hibiscus, is able to with stand salt laden air and wind. It grows to around 10 m high or less in very exposed positions. Attractive pinky mauve flowers in summer. The Japanese pittosporum, pittosporum tobira, is a round small tree which grows to 3.5 m high and across. It will form an excellent seaside windbreak. In spring the tree is covered in white fragrant flowers. The New Zealand Christmas bush, Metrosideros excels, is an excellent large shrub or small tree for seaside gardens. It has dark green shiny foliage with a silvery undersurface and bright red flowers in summer. Coast rosemary, Westringia fruticosa, is one of the hardiest plants that will remain looking attractive in exposed positions. It forms a dense round shrub to 1 m and bears white or mauve flowers in spring and summer. The coastal she oak, Casuarina equisetifolia, is a sparsely foliaged weeping tree to around 9 m high. It looks beautiful when planted in small stands.
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