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Groundcover under River Birch?
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Posted by bluehydrangea 7 (My Page) on Thu, Jun 5, 08 at 12:29
Hello everyone!
I have a large planter area surrounding a 20 yr. old River Birch. I am needing some suggestions on part-sun to shade groundcovers that can accomplish two things: 1.) tolerate some root/water competition from this very shallow-rooted, water-thirsty tree, and 2.)tolerate the deep soakings I have to give the tree to keep it alive in our Central Oklahoma heat.
Any ideas? I hate having areas that are just mulch (preferring to fill every spot with a lovely plant!), but I realize this may be the best option for the health of the River Birch. I appreciate your opinions!
Thanks,
-bluehydrangea
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RE: Groundcover under River Birch?
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| I have epimediums, small hosta, a Nellie Moser Clematis that scrambles along the ground, and European Ginger |
RE: Groundcover under River Birch?
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| I realize I live in a different growing zone but I am growing Calamintha Grandiflora under mine and they are thriving in the dappled shade. Most of the time is is dry but when I soak the ground they seem to love it even more and put on more blooms. It took me two growing seasons to fill in the area but I have never regretted my decision on this. |
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