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What shrub/tree to plant in a north facing garden - any advice?

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magicstatue · 26/06/2008 08:50

I would like to plant a shrub or small tree in my front garden. It is north facing and, as we live on a main road, quite exposed (though not in shade). Ideally I'd like an evergreen that also produces flowers and/or berries at some time of the year. It would be to grow in the centre of the garden, not against a wall. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks

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Pannacotta · 26/06/2008 20:05

You could try the Strawberry tree (fruits are not edible):
www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/trees/other-trees/small-garden-trees/ok-for-small-gardens/arbutus-unedo-at lantic/classid.78420/
but it does need full sun so this might not be an option.
Evergreen shrubs which flower or have berries: viburnum tinus, choisya ternata and aztec pearl, holly, mahonia, some euphorbia.
Look on teh Crocus site I linked to above and you can filter the search for shrubs/evergreen/shady etc.

Furball · 26/06/2008 20:13

mock orange is nice and smells lovely

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