Which shrubs grow under trees
It looks beautiful, beautiful perennials or shrubs under a tree in the garden. It creates a woody and wild whole. But how should that actually be done; planting a tree mirror? In this blog we take you through the points of attention and which shrubs fit well under a tree.
What do you have to pay attention to?
When planting a tree mirror, it is important that the shrubs under the tree do not compete with the tree. So choose compact shrubs that prefer superficial roots. In addition, the plants must of course be able to withstand filtered light or even shade. Depending on the location, type of tree and foliage, there is of course shade to a greater or lesser extent. It is also wise not to plant a tree mirror until the tree is already several years old. This allows the tree to take root well and the young tree has all the water and nutrition it needs to root and grow. Finally, it is good to look under which tree the shrubs are placed. For example, a walnut tree releases a substance in its leaves and nut husks that makes growth difficult for other plants, and the beech tree acidifies the soil to such an extent that even acid-loving plants such as rhododendrons have a hard time.
Which shrubs fit well under a tree?
It is often chosen to place shade-loving perennials under trees such as; woodruff, ferns, hostas, ornamental grasses, anemones, primroses and heucheras. Perennials are easier to place because they need less (water and nutrition). But ornamental shrubs can also be planted well under the tree. With very shady tree mirrors it is best to choose shrubs such as: breadfruit, holly, yew, ivy or blackberry. If the foliage allows sunlight to pass through or if the trees are large and pruned down, the choice is wider and you can also choose, for example, barberry, mahogany, privet, rhododendron, certain types of hydrangea or the cardinal’s hat.
The most important thing when choosing the right plant or shrub for under a tree is that it can withstand the shade and can withstand a sometimes dry and somewhat ‘poor’ soil.
It looks beautiful, beautiful perennials or shrubs under a tree in the garden. It creates a woody and wild whole. But how should that actually be done; planting a tree mirror? In this blog we take you through the points of attention and which shrubs fit well under a tree. What do you have…