My pond here south of Houston lies in a flat and very open area. I would like to add something for windbreak. Is there a prefferable tree type to use, or possibly large growing shrub. I was thinking maybe red-tip photinia that can get 5-6 ft tall. Also, Cedar and Ash trees seem to grow fast.

Are there trees that you definitely DONT want around your pond?

The soil is mostly clay/gumbo and very flat. We are in USDA hardiness zone 9.

Thanks,

Darryl