Hello, I have an area in the back of my yard that I would like to plant 10 Arbovitae trees. Are these trees good to plant in a very shady area with little sunlight? I also have an option of planting Azaleas instead of the Arbovitae trees. Please let me know your opinion. Thank you.
Originally posted by murphman: Hello, I have an area in the back of my yard that I would like to plant 10 Arbovitae trees. Are these trees good to plant in a very shady area with little sunlight? I also have an option of planting Azaleas instead of the Arbovitae trees. Please let me know your opinion. Thank you.
Your location would be helpful, Arbovitae don't take snow very well. Not sure about shade, but I do know if you get a heavy snow load they can be easily broken as they are multi-stemed. They aren't really the greatest shrub/tree.
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Arbovitae includes many different trees/shrubs. There is a type that will suit most any climate and most growing conditions. (There was a row here that did well in the snow but not with the deer wbo thought they are just the most wonderful meal)
I do not believe there are any that like deep shade but you would have to look up the specific one you are considering.
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Originally posted by metwo: Arbovitae includes many different trees/shrubs. There is a type that will suit most any climate and most growing conditions. (There was a row here that did well in the snow but not with the deer wbo thought they are just the most wonderful meal)
I do not believe there are any that like deep shade but you would have to look up the specific one you are considering.
I was referring to pyramid arborvitae in my post, you are correct there are many types. The pyramid ones don't do snow well, they can also grow very tall.
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I have a while border of Arborvitae shrubs in my backyard. I have Euronymous shrubs in between the Arborviteas. I love them, they are so hardy and fast growing. Why not plant both of them?They were here by previous owner. I think they like the sun but the previous poster is correct about the snow. Arborvitaes do get damaged if you get heavy, prolong snows like we had last winter. (And they turn very brown inside) I think Azaleas like The shade. There are so few shrubs that like shade. I love Azaleas so much, but I have all SUN all the time. You could plant One Arborvitae, and the rest Azaleas, or some other shrub, only because I think most shrubs like sun. I would put 'shade-loving plants' in the shade. They will probably do alot better that way. Good luck!This message has been edited. Last edited by: Waverider ;),
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Many cedars are used as foundation plants and stand up to snow very well. Other types are trees of 25 - 35 feet high and can provide decent shade. Emerald cedar is a particularly fine evergreen that is used in foundation plantings and are extremely valuable as a hedging material. Fast growing and no disease problems.
Arborvitae prefer moist, well-drained soil in full sun or even partial shade. Most zones of the United States provide ideal arborvitae growing conditions and they are hardy to USDA Zone 3. Check drainage before planting an arborvitae and add grit to a depth of 8 inches if your soil retains too much moisture.
