This section is from the book "The Complete Garden", by Albert D. Taylor. Also available from Amazon: The Complete Garden.
The group of evergreens which will develop normal foliage and normal growth under partial shade in wooded areas is limited. The types in this group have proven the most satisfactory.
Juniperus virginiana Red Cedar
Pinus banksiana (for light soils) Jack Pine
Pinus strobus White Pine
Pseudotsuga douglasi
Douglas Fir Taxus canadensis
Ground Yew Thuja occidentalis
American Arborvitae
Tsuga canadensis Canadian Hemlock
 
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