85 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy ~ Rt. 3A ~ Scituate,
MA 02066 ~
781-545-1266
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85 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy ~ Rt. 3A ~ Scituate,
MA 02066 ~
781-545-1266 |
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Trees
for Shady Locations Most plants
require some amount of sunlight. All
trees frefer prefer more than a half day of direct sunlight.
However, there are several types of trees that natively grow at the edge
of the woods as an understory tree. They
typically have more tolerance for a lack of sunlight.
This list is intended to be used as a guide to choosing trees that
receive less than a full day of sun. Birch (Betula) – Birches are valued for their
showy bark which does not diminish in the shade. Birches will lean and stretch for sunlight, the deeper the
shade. Dogwood (Cornus) – All the dogwood Genus are
tolerant to some amount of shade. Many
varieties are tolerant to even deep shade.
Traditionally they do not flower as profusely and some are subject to
disease in the deep shade. Half a
day of sun and half a day shade is preferred for best performance. Fringe Tree (Chionanthus) – Tolerant to half of
day of shade. Magnolia – Magnolias grow best in full sun, but
often can be found doing well in shadier locations.
In shade the plants with bloom more sparse and the plant may lean towards
the sun a little. Some people
actually prefer this natural appearance. Sourwood (Oxydendrum) – Best flowers and fall
color in sun, but still very attractive in only half day of sun. Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum) – tolerant to half
day of shade. Redbuds – (Cercis) – similar to above grow at
the edge of the woods. They are
tolerant to half a day of shade. In
deep shade they will not perform as well and may have a misshapen or natural
appearance. A half a day of sun and
half day of shade is best. Serviceberry/Shadblow (Amelanchier) – This
Massachusetts native is tolerant to a half day of shade.
Does better with morning sun and afternoon shade. Silverbell (Halesia) – Because of their disease
resistance, this plant can tolerate some shade.
Like most flowering plants it performs best in full sun. Snowbell (Styrax) – Tolerates light shade, up to a
half a day of shade. Some sun is
required for best shape and flowering. |
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