any ideas ?

Has anyone got any ideas for groundcover under pine trees.We have a row of established trees that have been shaped into a hedge.The branches come of at 45 degrees,so we are constantly weeding under the trees.It is dry under there (although weeds thrive),any ideas ?

 

Pachysandra terminalis. It`s about the only thing that will grow under Leylandii. It`s evergreen, low growing and flowers.:gnthb:

 

I agree with Dave about Pachysandra. Epimedium mught be worth a try too. The yellow flowers are described as insignificant but it has lovely heart shaped leaves that turn bronze, late in the year.

Chris

 

Maybe try Ivy as well - there are quite a few variegated ones. Someone I know has a huge Cypress tree in her garden and grows Vinca under it as well (although it can spread very easily).

 

thanks for the suggestions,very helpful.lan.

 

If I can jump into this thread - I was also going to ask what plants can live under a pine tree. Would any type of ferns survive?

If not what would the spread on a Pachysandra be, and could I plant them this autumn?

TIA Harry

 

Ferns like shade AND damp. If your location is too dry Harry, they won't be happy.

 

Harry, P terminalis will spread about 2ft.:gnthb:

 

Thanks Aaron and Dai :thmb:
It is as dry as a bone under my pine , so as you say ferns area a no no , I'll buy one Pachysandra and see how it goes until next spring.

cheers
Harry