Windbreaks & Hedges
Since 1977, Blake Nursery has advised customers on how to plant windbreaks and shelterbelts that break the wind and offer privacy and beauty and bio-hedges with an emphasis on attracting pollinators and birds. All three of these screenings will offer year-round, seasonal beauty and enjoyment if planned correctly. They will also enhance the value of your property. We’d be happy to advise — just ask! See our Windbreak Planting Tips article for more information.
Our bare-root prices are very reasonable because the plants are small, young bare-root plants that are purchased in multiples of 10 or 25.
Pricing
10 plants is $57
25 plants is $125
If fewer plants than bundle sizes are desired, cost is $6.75 each.
If possible, please call ahead to reserve your order so we can have it ready for pick up. Allow a week or more for orders larger than 100 per variety. All orders must be picked up no later than May 24th.
There is no guarantee on bare-root plants, although we deal only with the hardiest stock and ensure that all plants are healthy when they leave our nursery.
All plants must be picked up in person or delivered by nursery staff.
We do not mail plants.
Bare-root Windbreak Catalog
Silver Buffaloberry
Size: 12-20"
Spacing: 3-6'
Montana Native: Yes
Drought Tolerance: Good
Wildlife Value: Excellent
Mature Height: 8-12'
Common Cargana
Size: 12-20"
Spacing: 3-6'
Montana Native: No
Drought Tolerance: Good
Wildlife Value: Good
Mature Height: 10-14'
Common Chokecherry
Size: 12-20"
Spacing: 3-6'
Montana Native: Yes
Drought Tolerance: Good
Wildlife Value: Excellent
Mature Height: 13-17'
Nanking Cherry
Size: 12-20"
Spacing: 3-6'
Montana Native: No
Drought Tolerance: Good
Wildlife Value: Good
Mature Height: 6-10'
Hedge Cotoneaster
Size: 12-20"
Spacing: 3-6'
Montana Native: No
Drought Tolerance: Fair
Wildlife Value: Good
Mature Height: 4-8'
Plains Cottonwood
Size: 12-20"
Spacing: 15-25'
Montana Native: Yes
Drought Tolerance: Poor
Wildlife Value: Fair
Mature Height: 50-100'
*Also available as Male cutting, so cottonless variety.
Golden Currant
Size: 12-20"
Spacing: 3-4'
Montana Native: Yes
Drought Tolerance: Good
Wildlife Value: Excellent
Mature Height: 4-6'
Red-Twigged Dogwood
Size: 12-20"
Spacing: 3-6'
Montana Native: Yes
Drought Tolerance: Poor
Wildlife Value: Good
Mature Height: 6-12'
Rocky Mountain Juniper
Size: 8-15"
Spacing: 3-6'
Montana Native: Yes
Drought Tolerance: Excellent
Wildlife Value: Good
Mature Height: 10-15'
Common Purple Lilac
Size: 12-20"
Spacing: 3-6'
Montana Native: No
Drought Tolerance: Good
Wildlife Value: Fair
Mature Height: 8-12'
Late 'Villosa' Lilac
Size: 12-20"
Spacing: 3-6'
Montana Native: No
Drought Tolerance: Good
Wildlife Value: Fair
Mature Height: 6-10'
Bur Oak
Size: 12-20"
Spacing: 15-20'
Montana Native: No
Drought Tolerance: Good
Wildlife Value: Excellent
Mature Height: 30-40'
Pondersosa Pine
Size: 8-12"
Spacing: 15-20'
Montana Native: Yes
Drought Tolerance: Excellent
Wildlife Value: Fair
Mature Height: 60-80'
American Plum
Size: 12-20"
Spacing: 3-6'
Montana Native: Yes
Drought Tolerance: Good
Wildlife Value: Excellent
Mature Height: 8-12'
Trilobe Sumac
Size: 12-20"
Spacing: 3-4'
Montana Native: Yes
Drought Tolerance: Good
Wildlife Value: Good
Mature Height: 3-8'
Colorado Spruce
Size: 8-15"
Spacing: 15-25'
Montana Native: No
Drought Tolerance: Fair
Wildlife Value: Fair
Mature Height: 40-70'
Golden Willow
Size: 12-20"
Spacing: 3-6'
Montana Native: No
Drought Tolerance: Poor
Wildlife Value: Fair
Mature Height: 40-50'