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Post by meandtk on Aug 2, 2014 20:28:00 GMT -5
I have a pecan tree that shades a portion of my garden fom the evening sun. It is also near the road, and I'd like something attractive there. What can I plant that looks nicely and does well in the shade? It can be flower or veggie. Thanks
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Post by spacecase0 on Aug 2, 2014 20:57:08 GMT -5
the only real food I have seen grow in shady spots are potatoes and parsnips
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Post by bestofour on Aug 2, 2014 21:23:00 GMT -5
certain types of hydrangeas like the shade. They drop their leaves in the winter though. I also have gardenias that are shade gardenias. They keep their leaves all winter and flower in the spring. They are disease resistant and are beautiful. I have them planted under an oak tree. Hosta is a great choice for shade under trees.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2014 17:46:11 GMT -5
Hosta's, Astilbe, Coral Bells, Solomon's Seal, Pulmonaria, Columbine, Ferns, Japanese Forest Grass, Lily of the Valley, Ajuga, Periwinkle... That's off the top of my head, so I've probably forgotten some.
If the plants will be growing around the base of the tree, they will be competing with tree roots for nutrients and moisture, so your best bet would be Hosta's because they don't seem to mind too much!
Linda
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Post by elliemater on Aug 4, 2014 14:49:36 GMT -5
I have a pecan tree that shades a portion of my garden fom the evening sun. It is also near the road, and I'd like something attractive there. What can I plant that looks nicely and does well in the shade? It can be flower or veggie. Thanks Clemson University says: "Do not plant low-growing, shade-tolerant shrubs under the pecan trees, as these will compete for moisture and nutrients. Ideal cover under a landscape tree would be some type of lawn grass suitable for that area."
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Post by bestofour on Aug 4, 2014 18:25:20 GMT -5
We have 15 pecan trees and don't have ornamentals planted under them. No particular reason why, just never did in case we decide to pick up the pecans. We have all sorts of stuff growing under the oaks.
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Post by Laura_in_FL on Aug 5, 2014 8:58:05 GMT -5
I didn't realize pecan trees were that sensitive to competition. I always assumed that people keep only grass under pecan trees to make it easier to pick up the nuts. Not only would it be hard to find nuts under shrubs and among flowers, you couldn't use a nut wizard in a landscaped area.
A possible solution is to get one or more attractive large pots or half barrels and plant something showy in them. A nice accent feature like that would dress up the area without competing with the tree, and it would be easy to pick up nuts everywhere else.
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Post by meandtk on Aug 5, 2014 15:13:35 GMT -5
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