Re: Lily-of-the-valley

Nick Maclaren <nmm1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes

In article <qfidnjJAFxeEFwv7@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
K <k@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
|> >
|> >Both are deciduous, so there will be light and water in spring. Even
|> >bluebells don't do well under evergreens, even when there is plenty of
|> >water.
|> >
|> Both had good leaf cover before the lily of the valley appeared, so I'm
|> not sure how valid the argument about light is. Water is likely to be
|> the key factor.

Could well be, but they still wouldn't make dense shade - there is a
world of difference between the shade under such things and under, say,
solid holly or conifers.

I'd agree with you about the magnolia, but the willow is a relatively dwarf one with incredibly dense foliage in many layers - it's certainly denser shade than the nearby holly. I'd have thought it was comparable to a juniper with a metre and a half clearance - that's if I've read Janet's post correctly.


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Kay
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