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Can I plant a shrub near the roots of an amelanchier tree?

EscapetothegardenEscapetothegarden Posts: 188
in Problem solving
Hello,

I bought a hydrangea Annabelle.  I had picked a spot near an amelanchier tree and as I was digging I came across a root.

I thought that roots would go down and out as opposed to outwards!

Can I plant my hydrangea there? Will the hydrangeas roots just grow around the trees roots?

A bit stressed as I really don’t have any other places I can put it ☹️

Thank you 


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  • EscapetothegardenEscapetothegarden Posts: 188
    Can I cut that bit? Just the one?
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    edited June 2023
    @Escapetothegarden I do know that Amelanchiers don't have particularly deep roots, which is why you have found one.  If it is a mature tree it will be taking it's share of moisture. 
    I cannot comment on your Hydranga all need a retentive soil but I have never grown Annabelle. 
    I wouldn't cut the root just bury it if you do plant it.

    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • EscapetothegardenEscapetothegarden Posts: 188
    @GardenerSuze thank you for your reply, I will try to move it aside 👍
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