Which trees will grow in shade?
Question:
Which trees will grow in shade?
Answer:
Locations in partial shade receive 2 to 4 hours of direct sunlight each day. Deciduous trees that can be successfully grown in partial shade include:
- serviceberry (Amelanchier species),
- American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana),
- redbud (Cercis canadensis),
- pagoda dogwood (Cornus alternifolia),
- corneliancherry dogwood (Cornus mas),
- ironwood (Ostrya virginiana), and
- hoptree (Ptelea trifoliata).
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