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Dwarf options like the Cavatine top out at 2 to 4 feet tall and prefer part sun with afternoon shade. Growing Conditions: full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil Size: 2-4 feet tall
2. Dwarf Mugo Pine. These hardy evergreens have interesting cones in the spring. Their striking architectural form make them an interesting accent plant or foundation planting.
A list of tree species, grouped generally by biogeographic realm and specifically by bioregions, and shade tolerance. Shade-tolerant species are species that are able to thrive in the shade, and in the presence of natural competition by other plants. Shade-intolerant species require full sunlight and little or no competition.
Although plants tolerate full sun all day, the ideal conditions are morning sun with light afternoon shade. Soil Cryptomeria requires moist but well-drained acidic soil that is high in organic matter.
Only a small percentage of light penetrates the canopy so understory vegetation is generally shade-tolerant. The understory typically consists of trees stunted through lack of light, other small trees with low light requirements, saplings, shrubs, vines and undergrowth. Small trees such as holly and dogwood are understory specialists.
Acalypha wilkesiana, common names copperleaf, Jacob's coat [2] and Flamengueira, [3] is an evergreen shrub growing to 3 metres (9.8 ft) high and 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) across. It has a closely arranged crown, with an erect stem and many branches.