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Need ideas for dense shade shrub
A corner of my yard is blocked by a 6 foot fence on one side, the neighbors tall shed on the other side and a big 'ol tree above. It gets sun from just about 8am to 10am, then gradually loses light and from about noon on the whole corner is shaded totally.
I would like 3 big/tall shrubs for the innermost part of the corner. Then I figure I can fill in the front with some combo of Hosta/Coral Bells/Hellebore/Astilbe, etc. because the front sees sun longer than the back.
Any recommendations? I'm in Long Island- Zone 6/7/7A, soil is good and drainage is good.
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Re: Need ideas for dense shade shrub
I think evergreen huckleberry would meet those requirements. You're at the bottom of the range, so you might want to ask someone local.
http://www.rainyside.com/plant_gallery/natives/Vaccinium_ovatum.html
Or maybe a red twig dogwood?
http://www.rainyside.com/plant_gallery/shrubs/Cornus_albaElegantissima.html
Or are you looking for something more tree-like?
I'm looking at shade shrubs right now too, but I think I want something tree-like.
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Aucuba, Enkianthus, Sarcococca, Taxus, Ligustrum, Cedrus, Azalea... many options.
Even Yucca is excellent in full shade. It will not bloom, but otherwise, it performs perfectly.
Rhodos, camellias, mountain laurel, and pieris.
I planted arborvitae green giants in full shade and they are slowly growing. I'm trying to block out the lot next door.