viburnum in shade?
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Comments (5)Have you considered bamboo? You probably don't see much of it in Michigan, but that doesn't mean it can't work. I compiled a quick list of some that should have a pretty good combination of cold and shade tolerance. The first few won't get more than about 6or7 feet tall, but unless your neighbor has a really tall dog, they might work for you.: Indocalamus tessellatus Sasa palmata Sasa tsuboiana Shibataea chinensis Yushania chungii Fargesia nitida Fargesia murieliae I encourage you to do your own research. Bear in mind if you do that the minimum temps you will encounter are for leaf kill. If in some winters you get 10 degrees or so colder than the minimum temps you are reading about, that still shouldn't kill the plant. You may have some dead twigs to prune away in the spring, but the plant will send out new growth. Bamboo is definitely fast growing- whether you see a cane that is 10 ft or 70 ft- that represents 1 yrs growth! However, it does take a few years before it really gets going. Bamboo, of course, does spread far and wide by underground runners unless you contain, root-prune, or buy a special "clumping type" which just stays in place and gets fatter year after year. The last three bamboos suggested are clumpers. Good luck!...See MoreHAVE: Several shrubs & perennials
Comments (10)Wherewerewe, I am interested in your shasta viburnum and the hollyhocks, but the only thing I have on your list are a couple of asian lilies. I do live in the Triad, though. (Why don't you come to the swap June 17?) Would you like some confederate jasmine cuttings? They're very fragrant. Kitty...See MoreNannyberry Viburnum for full shade?
Comments (1)We have some Nannyberries growing in similar shade conditions. They grow a bit slower and thinner than those planted from the same batch exposed to more sunlight. Otherwise they are healthy and started producing berries their 3nd year. We also planted highbush cranberries and juneberries at the same time. The highbush seem to be doing much better in the shade and produce a nice dense screen. The juneberries less so....See Moreviburnum died
Comments (8)"Are borers a serious enough problem that once in my yard I should avoid future planting of viburnum? " Usually pests are species specific. Your first step is to identify which viburnum you have. Then research which pests will attack it. The genus 'Viburnum' includes dozens of species. "Are there more insect resistant strains than others?" Nannyberry comes to mind, perhaps Arrowwood. But your mileage will vary. I suggest contacting the UoM extension service or check their site for useful information. Leon Snyder's books are also quite good for local woody plant recommendations. The books are old, but the material is still valid. "What are the chances that I'll be moving dormant borer larve at the same time?" There could be young larva in the stems or eggs in the soil....See Moreken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
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