Re: sedums under tree?
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- Subject: Re: [SG] sedums under tree?
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- Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 12:34:22 -0500
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Our back yard is almost entirely shaded by big old black locusts. I haven't
had a problem with their roots, and have planted all sorts of shade plants
under and around them (although not right exactly next to them). If you
probe before plunging, you can easily avoid the occasion larger (e.g., 1/2"
and up) roots. I don't know how old they are, but their branches seem kind
of brittle, so there are some holes where sun comes through for parts of the
day that are good for the shade plants that like more sun.
Diann
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Bobbi Diehl
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2000 12:05 PM
To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
Subject: Re: [SG] sedums under tree?
We had an exchange a week or two ago about planting sedums in shade or
part shade. I think we all agreed they do fine there. I think they prefer
shade to being baked and steamed in Midwest summers! My 'Bartram Anderson'
is blooming now in shade, a pretty little thing. And I can't tell the
difference between the 'Autumn Joy' growing in mostly shade and the two in
mostly sun. Those poor unfortunate people in the Pacific Northwest, of
course, may have to grow theirs in what little sun they have.
Bobbi Diehl
Bloomington, IN
zone 5/6
On Thu, 31 Aug 2000, Diane Whitehead wrote:
> I usually plant cyclamen under trees. Sedums I plant in full sun,
> although here on the Pacific coast, full sun isn't as sunny as it is
> inland.
>
