The light and forest-typical appearance of a pine tree suffers in part from its bare tree cover. In order to visually beautify this area and at the same time suppress unwanted weeds, underplanting can work almost miracles. But which plants are actually suitable?
Which plants are suitable for planting under a pine tree?
Shallow-rootedas well asshade and drought-tolerant Perennials, ground covers, ferns, grasses and woody plants are suitable for planting under a pine tree. These plants, among others, are ideal:
- Bergenia or elf flowers
- Storksbill or Periwinkle
- Spotted fern or worm fern
- Sedges or blue fescue
- Wild raspberries or cherry laurel
Underplanting pine trees with perennials
AsDeep-rooted, the pine is easy to plant under with perennials. You can even place the underplanting directly on the tree disc. With this type of conifer this is possible without any problems and has no significant disadvantages for the pine tree. Please note that the perennials tolerate acidic soil. Due to the falling needles of the pine, the soil becomes increasingly acidic over the yearsThe following perennials still feel right at home at the foot of Pinus:
- Bergenie
- Elf Flower
- Purple bells
- Star Umbel
- Funkia
- Asters
- Cloveroot
- Heart-leaved foam blossom
Planting pine trees with ground cover plants
Ground cover plants have the ability to suppress weeds with their dense and extensive growthand to beautifully accentuate the pine trees underneath with their delicate and colorful flowers. However, since Pinus has a lot of needles and therefore only rainwater penetrates to the tree disc, you should choose ground cover that isdrought-tolerant. For example, the following are wonderfully suitable for underplanting:
- Wild strawberry
- Storksbill
- Ivy
- Evergreen
- Fat Man
- Golden strawberry
- fragrant violets
Underplanting pine trees with ferns
Ferns are adapted to life under trees and therefore inshady areasSome of them can also deal well with temporarydrought They go wonderfully with the pine tree, as their finely structured fronds complement the pine tree in an attractive way. The following fern species are particularly recommended:
- Rib Fern
- Lady fern
- worm fern
- Spotted Fern
- Rainbow fern
Planting pine trees with trees
Shade-tolerant treesthat prefer anacidic substratealso go excellently with the pine. Many of them, such as the rhododendron, are even extremely grateful for the shady location. However, when it comes to plants that rely on a moist subsoil, it is advisable towater them regularly Here is a selection of suitable underplanting candidates for the pine:
- Cherry Laurel
- hydrangeas
- Rhododendron
- Azaleas
- Wild Raspberries
Underplanting pine trees with grasses
The thin and long stalks of the grass harmonize wonderfully with the long and narrow needles of the pine trees. By planting grass underneath you create avisually calm imageHowever, sun-loving grasses should not be considered for underplanting. The grasses should be able to cope withShadowand also withDroughtness The following are suitable, among others:
- Giant sedge
- Shadow Sedge
- Blue Fescue
- Bearskin Grass
- Rasen-Schmiele
- Forest Marbel
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Shallow pine roots on rocky surfaces
If the soil on which the pine tree is rooted is rather rocky and flat, the conifer often develops roots close to the surface. Consider this when choosing underplanting and placing it in the soil.
