What can I plant in this part shady area in my back yard?
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Rascalkids68
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I just cleared the area, it use to be all pachysandra. I would like to plant a small tree or shrub that would provide privacy from the street. Any suggestions?
Two of my favorites are azaleas and coleus and theh are virtually care free !
Limelight hydrangea...Brightens shady areas yet tolerates sun. It's very forgiving when cut rewarding with big blooms.
what is your location?
A redbud tree or two would probably work well. Grow fast and make shade but are not overpowering. And have beautiful blooms in the spring.
Ferns, groundcovers that do well in shade like ajuga and periwinkle, or hydrangea as Judy said. Also astilbe or coral belles
Some hosta would be beautiful and they grow fairly quickly and perhaps a nice little birdbath and feeder.
Zephrine Dourhan climbing rose one the fence. Not sure of spelling. Tolerates shade and has fragrant bright pink blooms.
Hostas , ferns, astilbe are also great in the shade.
A lacy leaf Japanese Maple they love shade and some sun.
I don't know what area of the us you live in so not sure what is hardy in your area..but Chinese maples are great trees for small spaces and hosta's depending on which exposure you get? Even Azalea's if you take out the dirt and put in peat moss for them, again it depends on which exposure you get from the weather.. Azalea's won't usually take a west exposure.
Depending on the climate you live in...a crepe myrtle or dogwood would be ideal. They blossom beautifully! Along the stairs, a row of snake plants as a border, with pretty white ground covering flowers, called 'snow in summer' in front of them. The white flowers will add to the white on the stairs and fence!
Dogwood, possibly a grafted three color hybrid.
http://www.newjerseylandscapeplants.com