Tree choices ? Windy ?

Hi everyone, I recently posted a question regarding the 'handkerchief' tree as I now have a blank canvas of a garden with our new house and wanted a nice specimen tree or two. I think I have decided against the tree now as we have had quite a few windy days here and I don't think it would appreciate being blown about in a gale !
I do have young trees in large pots that I could plant next year when the garden starts taking shape and I would like your opinions on their suitability if I may.
Firstly I have lots of potted Acers so obviously they are going in the sheltered parts of the garden.
Next I have a Eucalyptus Gunnii which I believe can become quite a bit of a monster ! Can this tree be trained to become a tall bush to act as a windbreak ?
I also have a 'strawberry tree' Unedo, 'Atlantic' is the variety. Now I have read conflicting information regarding wind resistance. One source says it is well suited to windy conditions, the other says it isn't ! With a name like 'Atlantic' I would think it suitable. Any thoughts ?
Finally, how would a fairly upright cherry do in a windy spot do you think ?

Sorry, lots of questions there.

Gazania.

 

Can you give us your location as it gives us a better handle on the problems you are faced with. Assuming Acers are the Japanese type, they need to be kept out of any hint of wind as they scorch so easily, Eucalyptus gunnii are much better kept as shrubby plants at a height of about 2 metres. Arbutus unedo is classed as a large shrub which prefer to be out of cold winds, so would need to be in your sheltered area.:gnthb:

 

Hi and thanks for the reply.

I live in North Wales and have just moved into this bungalow which has a front and back garden. The front of the bungalow basically faces West out over the Irish Sea as we are quite elevated and so the winds whip in from the West and South West. The front garden isn't a problem for me as it has a low wall and that seems to protect the low growing plants.
But as the bungalow is detached the winds race down each side and hits the back garden from 2 sides ! The wind may also be salt laden ? Hence my questions regarding trees able to cope with high winds.
I am quite experienced with Acers and other Japanese plants as along with building koi ponds I have designed many Japanese style gardens. But because of the open aspect of this new garden it is new territory for me. My Acers which are now in pots will be protected against the back bungalow wall.
Perhaps a conifer of sorts would be an option ? I'm planning a low gravel/spiky garden. I could even fit a small Japanese plot in the somewhere, junipers e.t.c. ?

Gazania

Gazania

 

As a wind break. I would use Griselinea littoralis and / or Tamarix.:gnthb::gnthb:

 

Hi, the Griselinea looks an excellent choice for what I need. For one thing it could be planted on the windy side of a veg plot I have planned. I do also try to choose evergreens so again it is a good choice. I could also use it to screen other areas of the garden.

many thanks again, excellent advise.

 

just bringing back so people can catch up

Spruce

 

Thanks Spruce, well, I didn't get to plant a windbreak around the veg plot. Opted to plant low growing veg, pot's, courgettes, herbs. Spuds and courgettes were good. The plot will be left over winter.
I did plant 2 apple tree which appear to be doing okay. Strawberry plants did okay. And my strawberry tree Unedo is tucked away in a corner has likes it there.
I've started another thread below as I really do want to try and get a theme going in my garden.

Gazania