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rj56

mostly shade, west facing hedge

rj56
12 years ago

I'm trying to screen my neighbor's yard. It is a west exposure. I'm doing a mixed hedge, as it's about 60 feet and gets varying amounts of sun. The sunny area has been easy - used Karl Forester grass, Fine Line Buckthorn and Ninebarks. The shady length gets a little morning sun, then shade the rest of the day. The soil is well drained amended clay. I'm considering Limelights (will wind be a factor?), & fothergilla, but am open to suggestions.

Comments (2)

  • laceyvail 6A, WV
    12 years ago

    Spicebush is a native that should do well in you shady area, as long as the soil is on the acid side. Handsome large shrub with good yellow fall color. You'll probably be buying seedlings, so some will be male and some female--red berries on the females.

  • rj56
    Original Author
    12 years ago

    I am not familiar with the Spicebush, although it is native in Ohio. I wonder how fast growing it is? I like the heighth but it may get too wide for the space. Can it be kept in bounds easily?