Plants That Grow Well Under Trees / 8 Best Shade Loving Plants for Tree-Covered Spaces

Uncover the secrets to revitalizing the often overlooked and neglected area beneath trees, turning it into a vibrant garden with year-round appeal! Our guide offers a range of solutions, from dense ground covers to hardy perennials, along with expert tips for thriving in this challenging environment. With our carefully selected list, you too can create a low-maintenance, vibrant garden space even in the shade.

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CHAPTERS
0:42 - The Dos and Don'ts of Planting Under Trees
1:56 - Ferns
2:33 - Hostas
3:02 - Hellebores
3:37 - Barrenwort
4:12 - Bleeding Heart
4:48 - Coral Bells
5:36 - Columbine
6:06 - Bugleweed

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[jcwhimzie]

I'm in Zone 4 here in Minnesota, and have 3 large old oaks that are a challenge to garden under because under them it is actually part sun but quite dry because the canopy is so high abd very thick. Lungwort, lamium, ajuga, creeping Jenny, jacob's ladder, allium, geranium, mum, astilbe, bee balm, annabelle hydrangea, bush honeysuckle nightglow, liatris, moonbeam coreopsis, balloon flower, cardinal flower and coneflower I have had success with. Hostas and huechera however struggle if they are too close to the trunk or if near a large root, but those at least five away do just fine and if given extra water.

[Kent]

Lungwort is my favorite plant for shade, epimedium, Barrenwort is rare as hen's teeth where I live.

[sandye]

Just found your channel.
So informative, love it, just subscribed.😊

[sj]

As for hostas, they are beautiful, but I lost the battle with slugs over the hostas, unfortunately. Thanks for this video.