weeping habit trees in shade - Knowledgebase Question

Fruits and Vegetables
quincy, il
Question by jbkelty
November 2, 2006
I am looking for a tree with a weebing habit that will do well in part shade. I like the japanese style evergreens, but I would also like something that blooms. The area I am refering to is 10x10. I noticed a tree in a neighbors yard and I believe it is called a filbert. Please send me your ideas and I greatly appreciate your time. I live in zone 5 and this area facing northeast.

Thanks


Image
Answer from NGA
November 2, 2006

0

 You might be able to grow one of the taller, woody PeeGee type hydrangeas (Hydrangea paniculata) in that location; when trained to a tree form they weep somewhat when they bloom because the flowers are so heavy. And, they can reach the size of a small tree. Angel's Blush for instance grows to about 8 to 12 feet tall and up to 10 feet wide. Hydrangea paniculata 'Grandiflora' is a bit larger at 10 to 15 feet tall and wide.

Most of the usual weeping trees such as weeping crab apple or weeping cherry would require a full day of sun or at least six hours of sun including the hour of noon to stay healthy. Unfortunately I can't think of any weeping tree that will tolerate shade.

Your local professionally trained nurseryman may have other suggestions based on a more detailed understanding of the growing conditions in the spot where you want to plant and your overall design goals. Good luck with your project!

You must be signed in before you can post questions or answers. Click here to join!

« Return to the Garden Knowledgebase Homepage

Member Login:

[ Join now ]

Garden.org Homepage
Help using the site
About
Contact
Terms of Service
Privacy
Memberlist
Acorns
Links
Ask a Question
Getting Started Gardening
Newsletter
NGA Merch

© 1972 - 2021 National Gardening Association

Times are presented in US Central Standard Time

Pinterest
Facebook
Youtube
Twitter
Instagram

Today's site banner is by lauriemorningglory and is called "Sunset in the Niobrara Valley"

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.