

Let’s go back to your elementary science class for a moment…Ĭoniferous trees are the types of trees that stay green all year. It’s always a good idea to google plus the term “invasive plants” to avoid future heartache in the garden. However, all my picks should work for you!ĭisclaimer #2: Some of the plants I’m suggesting can be very invasive. If you live somewhere warmer, you will likely have a lot more plant suggestions at your disposal.


I’ve chosen mostly perennials, with a few shade-loving annuals thrown in for good measure.ĭisclaimer #1: I personally garden in Zone 3b on the Canadian Prairies, so all of my plant suggestions are plants that will grow in this zone. So in that spirit, here are 32 plants that will work in your underneath-a-tree flower bed. There’s something about blooming flowers underneath a tall tree that seems so romantic and beautiful. If you’re not fully committed to this gardening challenge, I highly recommend putting a circle of mulch around your tree and calling it a day. You’ll likely be battling shade, dry ground, and acidic conditions if you’re planting underneath a coniferous tree. I’m going to start this post by saying that starting a garden underneath a tree can be a challenging task.
