Beautyberry, Sweet Betsy, Aucuba japonica, Camellia, Cleyera japonica,
Hydrangea, Fatsia japonica, Leucothoe fontansiana, Mahonia bealei, Nandina
domestica, Pieris japonica, Rhododendron, Sarcococca confusa, Japanese
Maples, Lilac Bush, etc. are some of a few you could plant.

There is a coral bark japanese maple that is more upright and similar to a
regular maple except that the bark is absolutely gorgeous in the winter
(bright red). I don't know of too many trees that thrive in shade. Many
will tolerate shade, but won't be at their very best. Hopefully, some of
these will help. Beautyberry can get quite tall and the berries are
gorgeous. Try google and see what they look like in the fall.

Good luck,

Penny
N. Raleigh
"Raleighgirl" wrote in message
.com...
My neighbors just painted their house white and cut down every
single tree in their backyard. Yes, I know it's their right. I
fail to see why one buys a heavily wooded lot and then removes
all of the trees! Anyway, his lot is kitty-corner to mine. I'd
like to install a screen of evergreen trees, however, I have
several medium-sized hardwoods in that corner. I saved a very
nice list of shaded plants that Heidi posted a couple of years
ago yet she stopped at bushes. Anyone care to post a list of
trees that will grow in shade, under large hardwoods? In return,
I'll save it and post it if someone else needs it in the future.
Thanks all.
Raleighgirl