As you plan your landscaping design and tree care, you’ll begin to visualize how different elements of your yard will look and work together. For example, a tree casts shade which can make it difficult to grow other plants underneath. Thankfully, there are many shade-loving plants that can help you avoid a bare spot in your yard.

What Plants Grow Under Shade? 

1. Dogwood

Dogwood is a woody plant known for its distinctive red bark and white blossoms. While some types of dogwoods grow as trees, others are low shrubs which will add color to the space below your favorite tree.

2. Impatiens

These brightly colored flowers are usually grown as annuals, though they can be perennial in warmer climates. They come in a range of reds, pinks, and white, as well as boasting several varieties with multicolored blossoms. Because they are a low-growing plant, they won't get in the way of tree care.

3. Lilies

This tall and long-stemmed plant boasts not only a full range of colors and patterns to its blossoms but also a variety of different blossom shapes. They can be simple and elegant or fancy and ruffled. Either way, they evoke a classic, graceful aesthetic.

4. Ferns

For a lush and peaceful look, choose ferns. While they don't flower, their beautiful and complex fronds grow thick, creating a backdrop of greenery for the more colorful elements of your landscaping.

5. Climbing Hydrangeas

These flowers don't just grow well in the shade; they actually need a framework to climb, which a tree can provide. Unlike some types of climbing vines, the hydrangea doesn't damage or strangle the tree, so you don't need to worry about its impact on tree care.

 

 

If you need help with tree care, choose 4 Seasons Tree Service in Newburgh, NY. They offer services from planting and tree pruning to stump removal so you can enjoy beautiful landscaping exactly the way you envision it. With over 20 years of experience, they offer 24/7 emergency service and have the equipment to tackle the biggest jobs. To schedule a tree care service, call (845) 565-8600 or visit their website to browse their offerings.