I am looking to plant some shrubs/bushes along my property line that is in shade. There are scragly boxwoods on the neighbors side so one side will be blocked. I am in Henrico, Va. I am looking to have them grow about 6 feet. Any suggestions.
Thank you.
Shade Shrubs
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Re: Shade Shrubs
It seems that the shade may be the reason that your neighbors boxwood are scraggly. Boxwood do best in full sun or light shade.
Here are a few suggestions for shrubs that can tolerate some shade:
Here are a few suggestions for shrubs that can tolerate some shade:
- Pieris japonica - 5'-6' tall
Ilex crenata (holly) - 6'-7' tall
Other semi dwarf Ilex (holly) varieties
Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans' - 6' x 8'
Kaempferi Azalea - 5'-6'
Hydrangea
Viburnum
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Re: Shade Shrubs
Thank you Lori