Is there a corner in your garden where very little light falls? This place is probably too dark for many plants, which is why they die after a short time or cannot fully develop their flowers. If this corner borders on a neighboring property, a high garden fence would make the place appear even darker and dreary. In contrast, how about a green hedge that adds color and variety? But are there any plants that thrive in such conditions? But of course, here you can find out which plants are suitable for a hedge in the shade.
Which hedge to plant for shady places?
Boxwood, yew, field maple and holly, among others, are suitable for semi-shady locations. For completely shady places, plants such as ivy, common beech, hornbeam, mahonia and laurel cherry are recommended.
Suitable plants for partial shade
A precise location analysis will help you optimize your plant selection. In partial shade, the bushes are not exposed to too many temperature fluctuations, so they can develop better. To do this, try to estimate the incidence of light. Would your hedge really be completely in the shade or could some light reach the appropriate place? For the latter case, the following plants are best suited:
- Boxwood
- Yew
- Mock cypress
- Field maple
- Mean Snowball
- Barberry
- Common Hazel
- Rosehip
- rowan tree
- Holly
Suitable plants for shade
Unfortunately, the selection of plants that develop well without sunlight is somewhat smaller. One advantage, however, is that they also include evergreen species that enrich the dreary place with their greenery all year round. These plants love moist locations:
- Ivy
- Common beech
- Grapes Elderberry
- Privet
- hornbeam
- Common buckthorn
- Single-handled hawthorn
- Black Honeysuckle
- Mahony
- Laurel Cherry
More tips
When planting a hedge in the shade, you should also consider the following:
- Always maintain a planting distance of 2 m
- Large bushes even need a distance of 2.5-3 m
- also calculate space for the later hedge border flora