Re: [SG] walnut trees
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] walnut trees
- From: R* <r*@NETSYNC.NET>
- Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 16:08:59 -0500
- References: <m10H9ri-003KjPC@iaw.on.ca>
George Mannoe wrote:
>
> Hosta's do surprising well under my black walnut trees, this is by and large
> also an accepted in the industry.
> George Mannoe.
>
> At 10:49 AM 2/28/99 -0600, Sheila Sayles wrote:
> >I've found hosta to grow well under oak trees, but since I've really
> >started liking hostas and wanting more, I'm looking for more shade. I have
> >walnut trees in another part of my yard, has anyone had experience with
> >trying hostas under walnuts? Thanks, Sheila Sayles, Wisconsin
> >
> >
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At least half of our show gardens are i(under) Eastern Black Walnuts.
There are some things that do not do so well there , but all the lilies,
the Hostas, the ferns and the Astilbies, seem to thrive there.
Ran Lydell
Eagle Bay Hosta Gardens
10749 Bennett Rd.
Dunkirk, NY 14048
