Shallow roots or deep roots
Shallow-rooted trees are particularly difficult to plant under, as they hardly leave any space for the roots of other plants and require water and nutrients for themselves. The shallow roots include:
- Banks pine
- birch
- Douglas fir
- Spruce
- Hornbeam
- hazelnut
- magnolia
- Norway maple
- pasture
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Deep-rooters, on the other hand, do not fight for space or water with above-ground plants and can therefore be planted under without any problems. This includes:
- Apple tree
- rowan
- yew
- Oak
- jaw
- Cherry tree
- Linden tree
- Plum tree
You can plant any plants that can cope with the prevailing light conditions under deep roots. The choice of plants for planting under shallow-rooted trees is more limited.
The best plants for planting under trees with shallow roots
There is little light, especially under large trees. In addition, the foliage catches the rain and the roots suck the water out of the ground. For this reason, plants that can cope with little light and water, such as forest shrubs, are particularly suitable for underplanting. For planting under light or small trees, the selection of plants is larger and those who also want to plant moisture-loving plants can now and then reach for a hose or plant them as far away from the trunk as possible. The following is an overview of the plants that are suitable for planting under trees:
| Surname | Shade / partial shade | Tolerates drought | features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balkan cranesbill | Penumbra or shadow | Yes | Winter green ground cover |
| Bergenia | Penumbra | Fewer | Blooms pretty in spring |
| Brown cranesbill | Penumbra or shadow | Yes | Beautiful flowers from May to August |
| ivy | Shade to partial shade | Yes | Climb up the trunk for large trees |
| Elven flower | Shade to partial shade | Yes | Very pretty flowers |
| Ferns | Partial shade to shade | No | Toxic |
| thimble | Penumbra or shadow | Yes | Toxic |
| Funkie | Partial shade to shade | Yes | Often beautiful leaf decorations |
| Golden strawberry | Partial shade to shade | Yes | Yellow flowers in April / May |
| Large star umbels | Partial shade | Yes | Beautiful white to pink flowers |
| Japan golden ribbon grass | Penumbra | Fewer | Bright yellow-green foliage |
| Japan sedge | Depending on the variety | No | Robust, winterproof |
| Little evergreen | Shade to sun | Yes | Ground cover |
| Clove root | Partial shade to shade | Fewer | Medicinal and aromatic plant |
| hellebore | Sun to partial shade | Yes | Toxic |
| Splendid spar (astilbe) | Penumbra | Fewer | Brightly colored flowers |
| Purple bells | Fewer | Penumbra | Often colored foliage |
| Star umbels | Penumbra | Fewer | Beautiful pink to white flowers |
| Forest aster | Sun to shade | Fewer | Silvery flowers, very easy to care for |
| Forest poppy | Penumbra | Fewer | Orange to yellow flowers from June to October |
Tips
Cover the soil around your plants under the tree with mulch, gravel or nutshells to reduce moisture loss through evaporation.
