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Planting under a tree
Hi, There is a single tall ash tree in a raised bed in my garden and at
the moment it's surrounded by weedy grass. It's in a sunny spot South facing and not really shadowed by much with a tall wall behind it. I'd quite like to plant something under the tree but I'm not sure what. I had thought Bluebells, but I think it might be too sunny for them. Do you have any ideas? I'm in Scotland and it's pretty windy, although the spot is fairly sheltered (for a given value of sheltered!) |
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Planting under a tree
"Gribela" wrote in message ... Hi, There is a single tall ash tree in a raised bed in my garden and at the moment it's surrounded by weedy grass. It's in a sunny spot South facing and not really shadowed by much with a tall wall behind it. I'd quite like to plant something under the tree but I'm not sure what. I had thought Bluebells, but I think it might be too sunny for them. Do you have any ideas? I'm in Scotland and it's pretty windy, although the spot is fairly sheltered (for a given value of sheltered!) Do you mean Scottish bluebells (hairbells) or English bluebells (wild hyacinths)? It would be the wrong environment for hairbells but English bluebells would probably do well as they are commonly found on open exposed ground here in Scotland. I have also found that Hostas do well under trees here in the Northern Highlands. Phil |
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Planting under a tree
On 2009-07-31 19:24:20 +0100, Gribela said:
Hi, There is a single tall ash tree in a raised bed in my garden and at the moment it's surrounded by weedy grass. It's in a sunny spot South facing and not really shadowed by much with a tall wall behind it. I'd quite like to plant something under the tree but I'm not sure what. I had thought Bluebells, but I think it might be too sunny for them. Do you have any ideas? I'm in Scotland and it's pretty windy, although the spot is fairly sheltered (for a given value of sheltered!) By 'ash' do you mean Fraxinus which grows to about 100' and is a forest tree, or Sorbus acuparia, the mountain ash or rowan? You could grow things like Vinca or daffs and cyclamen under either but a Fraxinus might give you and your wall considerable problems. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com Shrubs & perennials. Tender & exotics. South Devon |
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Planting under a tree
Gribela wrote:
Hi, There is a single tall ash tree in a raised bed in my garden and at the moment it's surrounded by weedy grass. It's in a sunny spot South facing and not really shadowed by much with a tall wall behind it. I'd quite like to plant something under the tree but I'm not sure what. I had thought Bluebells, but I think it might be too sunny for them. Do you have any ideas? The tree will take most of the water out of the soil, I should think - so choose drought-tolerant plants. By the way, remember that wild bluebells are protected and its an offence to dig them up. |
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Planting under a tree
Thanks everyone, I think I'll just stick with the bluebells then!
to each of your specific points: Phil Gurr wrote: Do you mean Scottish bluebells (hairbells) or English bluebells (wild hyacinths)? I'm thinking of English Bluebells Sacha wrote: By 'ash' do you mean Fraxinus which grows to about 100' and is a forest tree, or Sorbus acuparia, the mountain ash or rowan? You could grow things like Vinca or daffs and cyclamen under either but a Fraxinus might give you and your wall considerable problems. I'm fairly certain it's a Fraxinus - it's bl**dy enormous! I think the wall and the tree have had plenty time to get acquainted - they both pre-date me. Mark McIntyre wrote: By the way, remember that wild bluebells are protected and its an offence to dig them up. I'm buying them off ebay - the seller says they're cultivated, so I'm offloading the responsibility on them Thanks to all of you again, you're a helpful bunch. |
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Planting under a tree
On Sat, 1 Aug 2009 07:26:09 +0100, Gribela wrote
(in article ): Thanks everyone, I think I'll just stick with the bluebells then! to each of your specific points: Phil Gurr wrote: Do you mean Scottish bluebells (hairbells) or English bluebells (wild hyacinths)? I'm thinking of English Bluebells snip By the way, remember that wild bluebells are protected and its an offence to dig them up. I'm buying them off ebay - the seller says they're cultivated, so I'm offloading the responsibility on them In which case, make sure you're getting English bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) and not the dreaded Spanish bluebells. We have been given "English" bluebells before which aren't, and which we keep in quarantine until they flower to be sure! Many people just don't realise there is a difference. -- Sally in Shropshire, UK Posted through uk.rec.gardening |
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Planting under a tree
Gribela writes
I'm fairly certain it's a Fraxinus - it's bl**dy enormous! I think the wall and the tree have had plenty time to get acquainted - they both pre-date me. Fraxinus has black terminal buds, especially obvious in winter. Very easy way to identify it. And if it's that big, you'd recognise rowan by the big bunches of white flowers followed by orange berries. Ash seeds are 'keys' - green winged things. -- Kay |
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as to underplanting, my brother has hostas and leptospermum doing well under his, with a row of green eleagnus. He is currently removing the [Spanish] bluebells but has no plans to put in any others. |
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