"Berob" wrote in message
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What type of shrubs/plants look good planted next to, around, or under
burgandyish Japanese Maples (e.g. Bloodgood, etc.)? Thanks in advance for
any suggestions.

Berob

Pachysandra (nice deep green, and bulletproof), and lily-of-the-valley
(Convallaria majalis):
http://www.waysidegardens.com/webapp...atalogDisplay?
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In my yard, lily of the valley does equally well in spots ranging from deep
shade to bright, dappled sun under a sycamore. The flowers smell outrageous
in the spring, and the rest of the time, the leaves are really nice. The
pachysandra doesn't give a hoot what happens to it. In one corner under the
eaves of my house, they are dripped on my melting ice all winter, finally
ending up covered in ice. They just laugh.

Both are easy to find at any decent garden center. They might be a bit
pricey, but they spread nicely, so you don't have to cover every single inch
of the area the first year. The lilies spread into my lawn, but vanish when
mowed, and on a 1-10 scale of invasiveness, I'd call them a 3. No big deal.