Shade Shrubs

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scoutshaw46
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Shade Shrubs

Post by scoutshaw46 » Wed Oct 24, 2012 3:21 pm

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.
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Re: Shade Shrubs

Post by lorijones » Mon Nov 05, 2012 5:30 pm

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:
  • 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

Post by scoutshaw46 » Mon Nov 05, 2012 7:59 pm

Thank you Lori
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