Shady and wet

[Henry]

I need a large evergreen for a shady,area that holds water for a while after a heavy rain. Not standing water, ground water. Any ideas?

[GLAN]

Laurel

[lawnstudent]

Techny Mission Arborvitae

[dvmcmrhp52]

Tree or shrub?

[Henry]

Could be either as long as it will reach 10'. Anybody have luck with arborvitae in this situation?

[Stickman11]

Yes, Arbs love wet feet!!! Good choice.

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Richmond, VA.

[lawnstudent]

Thuja occidentais 'Techny Mission' Arborvitae will grow to 12-15' high and 10-12' wide.

jim

[Henry]

Thanks, I'm going with the arbs.

[dvmcmrhp52]

But arbs don't like shade.

[lawnstudent]

Originally posted by dvmcmrhp52
But arbs don't like shade.


Your right that most Arbs. like full sun, but Techny Mission Arbs. take partial shade.

Consider a Hemlock if full shade, though they grow better in partial shade. They like a moist, well drained, acid soil.