Quick growing native tree

Still stihl waters 3

Hi all, looking for a quick growing native tree or hedge that will grow at least 3 meters fairly quick, heavy enough soil with poor drainage so I know my options are limited, prefer an evergreen but am open to options, many thanks

RainInSummer

Alder. Like wet soil and should be fast growing. Not evergreen though. Scots pine is native and evergreen, not sure about the soil it likes.

Jim_Hodge

Is this for a garden or a field, work area.??

Still stihl waters 3

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119253262#Comment_119253262

It'll firm a bound in a working field so can grow with no hindrance or need to trim

Still stihl waters 3

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119253251#Comment_119253251

I have a lot of alder set and was looking for an alternative, I'd go with it again but was looking for a bit of variety, I will look at Scots pine if it will suit

standardg60

Perhaps a mix of Alder and Holly

macraignil

Willows are another tree that like damp soil conditions. Got one with nice bright yellow stems in winter that is fast growing that would be my preferred type but there are lots of varieties.

Happy gardening!

Danzy

Black alder, 5ft a year possible

Still stihl waters 3

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119254897#Comment_119254897

I'd say the ground conditions wouldn't suit Holly, it's a heavy soil with poor drainage

Still stihl waters 3

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119255037#Comment_119255037

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119255070#Comment_119255070

I think I'll go with a mix of alder and willow, my options are limited enough the way the ground is

Danzy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119255548#Comment_119255548

Sessile Oak will do well in such ground as well. It holds a lot of brown leaves over the winter, fast growing in its early years as well.