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- Beautiful planting under firs with flowers and shrubs
- The special conditions under firs
- These plants grow under firs
- Flowering plants for planting fir trees
- Low woody plants for planting under firs
- Tips
Rhododendron also grows in the shade of firs
Beautiful planting under firs with flowers and shrubs
Under coniferous trees prevail certain conditions, with which not every plant gets along well. Therefore, it is important to inform yourself accordingly before the planting under firs. Find out below which plants you can use to plant your firs.
The special conditions under firs
Firs often have a very dense needlework. If several firs are next to each other, almost no sunlight falls on the underlying soil. In addition, the falling needles create an acidic soil climate. True firs are deep roots and thus do not fight for space and soil with underplanted plants. Hemlock firs, saffron firs and spruces are also flat-rooters, but this can also lead to a space problem.
Plants to be planted under fir trees must therefore:
These plants grow under firs
But you do not need to despair; There are some plants that can cope with these conditions. Ferns, mosses and many different grass species e.g. have no problem with such locations. Even succulents are quite unpretentious. In addition, there are a number of flowering plants and small woody plants, which are eligible for the planting under fir trees. Here is an overview:
Flowering plants for planting fir trees
Low woody plants for planting under firs
Shrubs and small trees are better able to cope with shadows than flowering plants. Some of them keep their leaves dress even in winter - like the firs. Below is a selection of low woody plants for planting your firs.
Tips
You can also plant food under your fir trees! Just think about a forest ... What is growing there? Clear, blueberries, cranberries and wild strawberries!