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Old 26-10-2009, 05:18 PM
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Re: Shade tolerant shrubs
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Originally Posted by Feral Rob View Post
Hi All,

I am trying to develop a planting plan for a site which already has a line of mature trees (including copper beech, horse chestnut and yew) growing alongside a nearby road.

We would like to plant a line of shrubs underneath to discourage access however I am not sure which native plants would tolerate the dense shade cast by the copper beech in particular. The only shrub I can imagine growing with any success is holly.

Does anyone have any other suggestions. The site is in West Yorkshire.

All ideas welcome
Bramble
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