Oregon State University Extension Service


Plant selection for windbreaks in Central Oregon

Evergreen trees

  • Juniperus chinensis: Chinese juniper varieties.
  • Juniperus occidentalis: Western juniper.
  • Juniperus scopulorum: Rocky Mountain juniper.
  • Juniperus virginiana: Eastern redcedar.
  • Pinus aristata: Bristlecone pine.
  • Pinus flexilis" 'Vanderwolf’s Pyramid' Vanderwolf’s pine.
  • Pinus mugo: Mugo pine.
  • Pinus nigra: Austrian pine.
  • Pinus ponderosa: Ponderosa pine.
  • Picea glauca var densata: Black Hills spruce.
  • Picea pungens: Colorado spruce.
  • Picea pungens glauca: Colorado blue spruce.

Shrubs

  • Caragana arborescens: Siberian peashrub.
  • Cotoneaster species: Cotoneasters.
  • Prunus species: Plums and cherries.
  • Prunus virginiana: Chokecherry.
  • Rhus species: Sumacs.
  • Ribes aureum: Golden currant.
  • Rosa species: Shrub roses.
  • Shepherdia argentea: Silver buffaloberry.
  • Syringa vulgaris: Common lilac.

Deciduous trees

  • Acer platanoides: Norway maple (not invasive in Central Oregon).
  • Acer rubrum: Red maple hybrids.
  • Celtis occidentalis: Hackberry.
  • Gleditsia triacanthos inermis: Thornless honeylocust varieties.
  • Populus species: Poplars, cottonwoods, aspen.
  • Salix species: Willows.
  • Ulmus species: Elms.

Source URL: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/flowers-shrubs-trees/plant-selection-windbreaks-central-oregon