Shrubs or trees on the shady side of the house?

I have a bare spot on the side of my house that does not get any direct sunlight, what type of grass, shrubs or trees would grow in that type of lighting, also the soil is sandy. I have tried several kinds of cedar trees and various shrubs, cant seem to get anything to grow, any suggestions?

what state/growing zone do you live in? In order to properly answer, I need to know where you live. Also, it concerns me that you can’t get cedar to grow there… maybe something is wrong with the soil.. it will help to add compost.. is enough water getting to the site?

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4 Responses to “Shrubs or trees on the shady side of the house?”

  1. db Says:

    acid loving plants ie azaleas rhododendrons etc.
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  2. Izetriyen Says:

    try any ivy or ficus.
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  3. trehugr4life Says:

    what state/growing zone do you live in? In order to properly answer, I need to know where you live. Also, it concerns me that you can’t get cedar to grow there… maybe something is wrong with the soil.. it will help to add compost.. is enough water getting to the site?
    References :

  4. cheezy Says:

    some plants that I have had success with in shade: lily of the valley, any type of fern, impatients, leaf shrubs will grow–but ever so slowly & they stay stunted.
    you will have to add some compost & topsoil to that sand–mix it in good
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