Monday, November 16, 2009

What shrub for semi shade border ?

what shrubs about 6 to 8ft high for semi shaded border ?gets the sun in morning to about midday .also what type small tree?


thanks kev.

What shrub for semi shade border ?
Red twigged dogwoods do very well and are fast growing. They are my personal favourites as I enjoy the red branches in winter and the variegated leaves in summer add a bit of brightness to a shady area.





Honeysuckle shrubs, lilacs and some members of the larger growing Spireas (Bridal Wreath for example) adapt to semi-shade and grow fairly fast.





The yew has a tendency to be a very slow grower, but the Hick's variety makes a great evergreen border once mature as it's growth tends to remain upright as opposed to out.





I have a European Spindle Tee which belongs to the winged euonymous family and it does well in semi-shade. It grows taller, but I trim it once yearly to keep it's shape.
Reply:Rhododendrons are great fro semi shade and the Japanese Maple tree.
Reply:lilac


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