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green_grassgreen_grass Posts: 18
in Problem solving
Dry medium shade what evergreen shrubs will grow? To brighten up a dull corner.  About 12x12 feet.

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  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    Garrya elliptica James Roof does Ok in shade. It does tend to lean a bit towards the light.
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    Aucuba japonica will tolerate those conditions. 
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • borgadrborgadr Posts: 718
    I have a Fatsia japonica doing well in dry shade 
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    You will struggle to find something evergreen that grows to that size and also has the ability to lift a dark corner. 
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    I think that measurement is the size of the space @GardenerSuze.
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    Oh sorry yes thank you @Plantminded too busy multi tasking. Should concentrate.
    Euonymous Emerald and Gold might be a possible. It isn't so bright in shade but if size is right you could take a look. It might be best to consider a group of three to fill the space.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • Slow-wormSlow-worm Posts: 1,630
    Hypericum, and another vote for fatsia japonica. 
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