Re: Shrubs for shade
Hi,
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) is a favorite of ours. It grows naturally in
medium shade, it will grow large and full in partial shade. It will survive
deep shade, but is rather open and gangly. I am growing most of ours in
afternoon shade and they are very large, 6 to 7 feet. We have a couple
growing in full sun and they survived a drought last year without a problem.
Spicebush and Sassafras are the larval food of the Spicebush swallowtail
butterfly. We get caterpillars every year.
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Mark Stephens (markws@one.net)
Fairfield, OH (zone 5)
http://backyardforest.org
http://gilmore.pond.org
----- Original Message -----
From: "Saxton, Susan" <SSaxton@Schwabe.com>
To: <woodyplants@mallorn.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2000 2:10 PM
Subject: RE: Shrubs for shade
Hi Frank,
I was curious about your inclusion of Lindera. I've always wanted to
include this shrub in my garden, but thought it required sun (isn't it a
butterfly plant?). I'd like to hear of your experiences.
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