Great Plants for Under Trees

Our Picks

If you’re lucky enough to have a substantial tree in your backyard or outdoor space, and you’re looking for the right plant that will thrive under the shade of the tree or trees, here are a few you could consider:

Hosta

Hosta is a member of the agave family and these plants have gorgeous foliage in an array of colours as well as variegated.

Heucheras

These are a vibrant plant with outstanding foliage in incredible colours.

Caladium

Caladiums are a tuberous-rooted tropical plant that thrive in warm climates and they have stunning contrast coloured arrow shaped leaves that are highly attractive.

Coleus

Coleus thrive in shady moist areas and they have the perfect contrast colours to brighten up a dark spot under shade.

Japanese Forest Grass

This is an attractive textured grass bush that grows bright green foliage that develops lovely russet tones in the cooler months.

Dicliptera Sericea

Also known as Jacobinia, has lovely silvery green foliage with prolific salmon coloured flowers. Extremely tough and good in dry shade.

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Featured Plants, GardenThe Adam Robinson Design Team28 January 2020underplanting, plants, agave, tropical plant, shade, grassComment