Extreme conditions

Sometimes we need to choose plant for an area where wi will have extreme weather conditions; extreme heat, really low temperatures, continuous winds...

There are plants that will survive in extreme weather conditions.

In Ireland if we have to choose plants adapted to the wind we should go for native shrubs and trees.

Plants that will bear with the high temperatures of Ireland are:

• Ferns
• Bracken
• Alpine plants
• Pine trees
• Succulents plants
• Sedum
• Ornamental grasses
• Herbs
• Furze

Plants that will handle low temperatures are:

• Holly trees
• Pine trees
• Alpine trees
• Artichokes
• Garlic
• Broadbeans
• Thyme
• Rosemary
• Leeks
• Rhubarb
• Kale
• Brussel sprouts