Windbreak & privacy trees near Cornwall
Need to block the wind off the fields, screen a road or neighbour, or keep snow from drifting across the lane? We grow the native evergreens and shrubs that do the job in Eastern Ontario — white spruce, eastern white cedar and eastern white pine — on our farm in South Stormont, a short drive from Cornwall, Long Sault, Ingleside and Morrisburg.
The right tree for the job
Each of these is native, winter-hardy and proven on SD&G farms and rural lots.
White spruce
The workhorse windbreak tree. Dense, hardy and dependable — the go-to for farm windbreaks, snow fences and privacy screens on larger rural properties. Tolerates wind, cold and most soils.
Eastern white cedar
Best for tighter spaces and wet ground. A dense evergreen screen that trims neatly — the choice for property-line privacy in town and country. See cedar hedges.
Eastern white pine
Ontario's provincial tree. Fast-growing with soft blue-green needles — a graceful tall row for larger properties, or mixed with spruce for a layered windbreak.
Nannyberry & red-osier dogwood
Native shrubs for the outside row of a windbreak or a lower hedgerow. Fast, tough, and they feed the birds with flowers and fruit.
Planning a windbreak
- Plant on the side the prevailing wind comes from — usually the west and north in SD&G
- A single row of spruce or cedar works; two or three staggered rows (shrubs outside, evergreens inside) block more wind and snow
- Keep the row far enough from the lane or buildings that drifting snow lands in the field, not the driveway
- Seedlings and whips are the affordable way to plant long rows; larger trees give faster results for shorter screens
What we offer
- Bulk pricing on seedlings, whips and hedging stock for long rows
- Species and spacing advice for your site
- Delivery across South Stormont, Cornwall and SD&G
- Planting, mulching and watering-in by our crew
Tip: Windbreaks and shelterbelts are also planted for farm programs and naturalization. Ask us about species and quantities for larger projects.
Windbreak questions
How far apart should I plant windbreak trees?
It depends on the species and how fast you want it to close in. Cedar hedges go 2–3 ft apart; spruce and pine in a windbreak are typically planted several feet apart in the row, with more room between rows. Tell us the length of the row and we'll recommend spacing and quantities.
Which tree makes the best privacy screen?
For a neat, trimmable hedge in a smaller space, eastern white cedar. For a tall, wide, low-maintenance screen on a rural lot, white spruce. For a softer, graceful look with room to grow, eastern white pine.
Do you sell small trees in quantity?
Yes. Seedlings and whips are the cost-effective way to plant windbreaks, hedgerows and naturalization areas. Reserve early — spring stock goes fast.
Will you plant the windbreak?
Yes, our in-house crew plants, mulches and waters in rows across South Stormont and nearby SD&G communities. See planting & install.
Planning a windbreak or screen?
Send us the length of the row and what you're trying to block, and we'll recommend species, spacing and a price.
Email info@sdgtrees.com