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Shallow Rooted Plants.

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  Posted by Meomye (U11390603) on Monday, 16th April 2012

  Could anyone recommend an evergreeen shrub that isn't too deep rooted? I have quite a few tree roots in my borders and cannot dig down too far without hitting one.

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  Posted by As-If (U15116884) on Monday, 16th April 2012

  In general, the roots of a shrub don`t grow as deep, or as far as a tree`s roots.
  But a shrub`s roots do need enough room to grow. (They are not there just to take up water, they also anchor the shrub to the ground so that it doesn`t blow over in a wind, so a shrub`s roots can`t be too short)
  If your border is already full of tree roots, you may not be able to grow any large shrubs, because they will all be competing for the same space, food and water.
  Some small size shrubs might be possible.
  You might try skimmia japonica, hebes, euonymous fortunii, lavender, erysimum bowles mauve, (last two more plants than shrubs, but thought might be suitable) hypericum hidcote and potentillas are good at fighting their corners in a root-crowded space.

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