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Great North American Plants for Shade in New England

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Hardy native North American plants are important elements in New England gardens. They add depth and character to any garden and not only provide lovely blooms but also attractive berries, showy fall colors, and food for the birds.

Here is a list of native North American plants that cope better than most with part-shade to full-shade conditions.

Guide Information

Hardiness 3 - 7
Heat Zones 1 - 3
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Native Plants Northeast

Great North American Plants for Shade in New England

Aesculus parviflora (Bottlebrush Buckeye)
Aesculus pavia (Red Buckeye)
Carpinus caroliniana (American Hornbeam)
Cercis canadensis (Eastern Redbud)
Chionanthus virginicus (Fringe Tree)
Clethra alnifolia (Summersweet)
Cornus alternifolia (Pagoda Dogwood)
Cornus amomum (Silky Dogwood)
Cornus racemosa (Gray Dogwood)
Franklinia alatamaha (Franklin Tree)
Gaultheria procumbens (Wintergreen)
Hamamelis vernalis (Ozark Witch Hazel)
Hamamelis virginiana (Virginian Witch Hazel)
Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf Hydrangea)
Ilex opaca (American Holly)
Kalmia angustifolia (Sheep Laurel)
Kalmia latifolia (Mountain Laurel)
Leucothoe fontanesiana (Dog Hobble)
Magnolia virginiana (Sweet Bay Magnolia)
Pieris floribunda (Mountain Andromeda)
Ptelea trifoliata (Hop Tree)
Rhododendron arborescens (Sweet Azalea)
Rhododendron maximum (Great Laurel)
Stewartia ovata (Mountain Camellia)
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus (Coralberry)
Vaccinium corymbosum (Highbush Blueberry)
Viburnum acerifolium (Mapleleaf Viburnum)
Viburnum dentatum (Arrowwood Viburnum)
Viburnum lentago (Nannyberry)
Viburnum prunifolium (Blackhaw)

 

Selecting the right shrub can be daunting for New England gardeners. You may want to review the guides below if you are looking for beautiful, low-maintenance, and hardy plants that thrive in the New England region. They will assist you in finding the top-performing shrubs that are perfectly suited to your garden.​

Award-Winning Shrubs for Gardeners in New England
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Great Shrubs with Berries for Winter Interest for New England
Great Shrubs with Brilliant Fall Color for New England Gardens
Overlooked Flowering Shrubs for New England Gardens
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Guide Information

Hardiness 3 - 7
Heat Zones 1 - 3
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Native Plants Northeast
Explore Great Plant Combination Ideas
New England
Guides with
New England Northeast

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