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Wet soil semi shaded need shrubs that can tolerate #925820
Asked March 11, 2026, 2:18 AM EDT
Wet soil in semi shaded city garden. Hollies die off and other evergreens have problems. What small trees shrubs perennial do u suggest
Fairfield County Connecticut
Expert Response
Thanks for your question. Penn State has a pretty comprehensive guide to plants that do well in shady, moist soils. If you are looking for native plants, you may also find valuable resources from UConn's Native Plant Guides.