Can I use Irish Moss around base of small tree?

16 years ago

I have a 5' Serviceberry tree that I planted last spring. I have it surrounded by a ring of stones (maybe 4' in diameter) and last year I had it filled with mulch. I was thinking of planting some kind of ground cover but I want something really short/low and was considering planting moss. Would Irish Moss work in this type of location? I don't know the pH but it is fairly clay-like damp soil and is pretty full sun. Thanks!

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Mountain Moss Enterprises
15 years ago
Irish moss is not moss... it is a vascular plant... but does work between stones. If you decide to use a real bryophyte (moss), there are several sun-tolerant mosses. I would recommend Ceratodon, Bryum argenteum or Atricum. Please note: It is important to remove any mulch and get all the way down to the soil. Clear of all debris... and don't scrape up the soil either... several mosses grow well in gravel. Water it well... and STEP on it. Good luck!
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