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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.
Giant sequoia. Silvics of North America (1991), [1] a forest inventory compiled and published by the United States Forest Service, includes many conifers. [a] It superseded Silvics of Forest Trees of the United States (1965), which was the first extensive American tree inventory. [3]
The Red Creek Fir. Canada's national forest inventory includes many native conifer species. [1] [a] All except the larches are evergreens. [3]Most are in the pine family, except for yews (in the yew family) and junipers, Alaska cedars and thuja cedars (in the cypress family).
These shade-loving plants are fairly easy to grow and provide a nice ground covering in any garden, particularly one with partial shade. Soil: Moist but well-draining. Hardiness zones: 5 to 9.
The tree is a large evergreen conifer growing to 30–50 metres (98–164 feet), exceptionally 72 m (236 ft) tall, [2] [4] and with a trunk diameter of up to 1.2 m (4 ft), exceptionally 2.3 m (7 + 1 ⁄ 2 ft). The bark on younger trees is light grey, thin and covered with resin blisters. [5]
These characteristics show that the Podocarpus nakaii is a shade-tolerant species in the lower layer of the forest. The young seedlings are protected by the big trees and can grow well under the shade of the big trees. [2] Podocarpus nakaii is a good garden plant because of its beautiful tree shape and lovely bright red receptacles.