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Shade Loving Shrubs: 11 Beautiful Bushes To Plant Under Trees

This list of bushes to plant under trees will give you some great ideas for a shady spot in your yard. Find out which shade loving shrubs with beautiful flowers will be perfect for your shade garden. View All Prev1 of 12Next Looking for shade loving shrubs to plant under trees? This list has bushes for every season – some with beautiful flowers, evergreen leaves as well as stunning foliage and stems. The shady space between taller trees and bushes and low growing perennials lends itself to an array of blooming bushes and interesting foliage plants. These are the shrubs that are at eye level in the border. While some draw your attention to focal points, others anchor the perimeter. The mid-story is the ideal place for plants that provide all-season interest. I search for shade tolerant shrubs and bushes that can be trimmed to keep the heights between 3 and 6 feet. I also like to echo the colors of the foliage in the ground cover and aim for a succession of bloom. Need ideas for ground cover plants that grow well in the shade? Click here to find some great compact shade plants. I rely on the glorious blooms of rhododendrons, azalea and mountain laurel in the spring, the magnificence of hydrangeas in the summer, Japanese maple foliage in autumn, and evergreen foliage and bark in the winter. Keep reading to find out more about shade loving shrubs you can plant under trees. Prev1 of 12Next Shop These Shade Loving Shrubs Do you have comments or questions on our list of shade loving shrubs? Tell us in the section below. Sharing is caring! 153k 10 0 View All