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shade-loving fastigate tree?

19 years ago

Hi,

I'm looking for a fastigate tree that will grow happily in the shade of the mature maples in my neighbor's yard. Need something with a mature height of 25-30 feet. The trees will be planted for a privacy screen.

Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' has been suggested, but I was under the impression that this tree prefers full sun. Would it also thrive in a shady situation?

Any advice/suggestions would be much appreciated!

Thanks,

Jen

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angus_5b
19 years ago
Hicks or Hills Yew.
pineresin
19 years ago
Carpinus betulus is fairly shade tolerant. It should be OK unless the shade is very heavy.

Otherwise, Taxus Ã media 'Hicksii', as Angus suggests, but it probably won't get as tall as you say you want.

Resin
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quirkyquercus
19 years ago
I've got Carpinus betula 'Franz Fontaine' growing in partial shade although what you may find more interesting is Apollo Sugar Maples 'Barrett Cole' (sp?) mature size 8'x25' which are growing in a more shady place. The franz fontaine is more of a rounded ovalish shape whereas fastigiata is more like a pyramid.

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