{"title":"Part Shade \u0026amp; Woodland Edge Plants","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"196\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"194\"\u003ePart Shade \u0026amp; Woodland Edge – Native Life at the Forest's Threshold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"529\" class=\"\"\u003eThese adaptable native plants flourish in \u003cstrong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"289\"\u003edappled sunlight and shifting light conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, often found along \u003cstrong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"352\"\u003ewoodland edges, open forests, hedgerows\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"382\"\u003etransition zones\u003c\/strong\u003e between sun and shade. They’re ideal for gardens that get morning sun, filtered light through trees, or a mix of sun and shade throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"870\" class=\"\"\u003eRooted in the natural ecotones of the Ottawa Valley and Outaouais region, these species offer seasonal beauty and critical habitat for pollinators, birds, and insects. This collection includes spring ephemerals, shade-tolerant grasses, wildflowers, and understory shrubs that thrive in partial light and enrich the edges of your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1097\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–6 hours of sun, or filtered\/dappled light\u003cbr data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodland gardens, naturalized borders, wildlife corridors\u003cbr data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eGreat for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edges of forests, north\/east-facing gardens, under open canopies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"symphyotrichum-cordifolium","title":"Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Fr: aster à feuilles cordées | En: heart-leaved aster, blue wood aster)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"290\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eHeart-leaved Aster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"415\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eSymphyotrichum cordifolium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blue Wood Aster, Cordleaf Aster\u003cbr data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aster à feuilles cordées\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"786\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eHeart-leaved Aster\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"473\"\u003emust-have for fall gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in \u003cstrong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eurban and partially shaded spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e. It bursts into bloom from \u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eSeptember through November\u003c\/strong\u003e, often providing the \u003cstrong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"646\"\u003efinal splash of colour before winter\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"686\"\u003elavender to soft white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e are a welcome sight late in the season and serve as an important \u003cstrong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"785\"\u003enectar source for pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"1019\" class=\"\"\u003eThis aster grows well in \u003cstrong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"839\"\u003epart shade to full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and is adaptable to a range of \u003cstrong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"890\"\u003esoil conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Despite its exotic appearance, it is \u003cstrong data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"519\"\u003ehardy and easy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e in much of eastern North America. Its name, “Sensitive Fern,” refers to how \u003cstrong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"645\"\u003equickly its fronds wilt after the first frost\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"909\" class=\"\"\u003eIt’s an excellent plant for \u003cstrong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"697\"\u003edamp, shady spots\u003c\/strong\u003e where many other plants struggle. 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This \u003cstrong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"469\"\u003edainty woodland perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"511\"\u003etiny white star-like flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eearly summer\u003c\/strong\u003e, rising just above the mossy forest floor and pairing beautifully with other acid-loving shade plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"865\" class=\"\"\u003eIts name comes from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"696\"\u003ebright yellow, thread-like roots\u003c\/strong\u003e, which were traditionally used in \u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eIndigenous medicine\u003c\/strong\u003e for their antimicrobial properties. 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(\u003cem data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eBalsamic\u003c\/em\u003e vinegar, by contrast, contains no balsam—it was named for its supposed curative effects.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1580\" class=\"\"\u003eIn the Ottawa Valley, balsam is also produced by Balsam Poplar and certain willows, making Balsam Fir part of a broader family of aromatic native plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1979\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003eLandscaping \u0026amp; habitat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eDespite its cultural significance, Balsam Fir remains \u003cstrong data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003eunderused in landscaping\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is shade tolerant, grows in a range of soils, and prefers cool, moist conditions. 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Its bark shimmers in tones of silver, gold, or copper, giving the tree a striking appearance in the forest. It is one of the most valuable native hardwoods, with durable, fine-grained wood used in flooring, cabinetry, furniture, and millwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1114\" data-start=\"732\"\u003eYellow Birch contains \u003cstrong data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"754\"\u003ewintergreen oil\u003c\/strong\u003e in its bark, buds, and roots, giving it a sweet aroma reminiscent of root beer. This flavour is also present in the \u003cstrong data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"890\"\u003efresh spring sap\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can be consumed as a refreshing drink. However, if the sap is boiled to make syrup, the wintergreen aroma is lost, and the resulting syrup becomes sweet and more comparable to that of Paper Birch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1313\" data-start=\"1116\"\u003eTwigs and buds can be steeped to make a pleasant wintergreen tea. This combination of edible, medicinal, and craft uses makes Yellow Birch a fascinating species to include in naturalized plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1494\" data-start=\"1315\"\u003eIn the wild, Yellow Birch often germinates on \u003cstrong data-end=\"1389\" data-start=\"1361\"\u003edecaying logs and stumps\u003c\/strong\u003e. As the wood decays away, the roots are left exposed, giving older trees a dramatic “octopus-like” base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1770\" data-start=\"1496\"\u003eEcologically, the tree supports a wide range of wildlife. Buds and twigs feed mammals and game birds, and it is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1658\" data-start=\"1610\"\u003ehost plant for several butterflies and moths\u003c\/strong\u003e. It thrives in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1707\" data-start=\"1674\"\u003emoist, organically rich soils\u003c\/strong\u003e in shady sites like north-facing hillsides and hemlock swamps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery for the Earth","offers":[{"title":"#1 Pot – ~30–60 cm","offer_id":48011808243956,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3 Pot – ~60–100 cm","offer_id":48011808276724,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#5 Pot – ~100–150 cm","offer_id":48011808309492,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#7 Pot – ~150–200 cm","offer_id":48011808342260,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"30mm Caliper","offer_id":48011808375028,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50mm Caliper","offer_id":48011808407796,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/products\/1_8d20ad38-1f74-47d7-b7c6-feeaa88b32f1.jpg?v=1675135327"},{"product_id":"picea-glauca","title":"Picea glauca (Fr: épinette blanche | En: white spruce)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"260\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"258\"\u003eWhite Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"359\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"275\"\u003ePicea glauca\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"278\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Canada Spruce, Cat Spruce\u003cbr data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e: Épinette blanche\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"696\" class=\"\"\u003eWhite Spruce is our most common native spruce and a defining species of the boreal forest. It is also the most northerly tree in North America, with individual trees recorded well into the Arctic. In our region, we are near the southern edge of its natural range—meaning this species could become less common here as the climate warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"1037\" class=\"\"\u003eIt is a hardy and adaptable conifer, tolerating a wide range of soils and growing conditions, and also relatively \u003cstrong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eshade tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a good choice for reforestation and naturalization projects. It’s an ideal native alternative to introduced ornamental species like Blue Spruce (\u003cem data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003ePicea pungens\u003c\/em\u003e) or Norway Spruce (\u003cem data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003ePicea abies\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1413\" class=\"\"\u003eWhite Spruce is also a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eculturally and historically valuable tree\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fresh buds, or \"spruce tips,\" have been used to flavour beer as a substitute for hops and are still used to make traditional spruce beer. They can also be pickled or used in syrups and jellies. Its form and pleasing blue-green needle colour make it a choice as a Christmas tree, though not as often used as the balsalm fir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1418\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1831\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15–40 m\u003cbr data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eBloom time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring (pollen and seed cones)\u003cbr data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shade tolerant\u003cbr data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate to moist\u003cbr data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Various soil types\u003cbr data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Boreal forest, riparian zones, cool mixed woodlands\u003cbr data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eEcological benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shelter and nesting for birds, seeds for wildlife, hardy native evergreen\u003cbr data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e: Young spruce tips (in moderation; for tea, pickling, or flavouring)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"La Pépinière pour la Terre","offers":[{"title":"#1 Pot – ~30–60 cm","offer_id":48011806769396,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#3 Pot – ~60–100 cm","offer_id":48011806802164,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#5 Pot – ~100–150 cm","offer_id":48011806834932,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#7 Pot – ~150–200 cm","offer_id":48011806867700,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"30mm Caliper","offer_id":48011806900468,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50mm Caliper","offer_id":48011806933236,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/products\/1_f726713e-1021-4c74-98a5-e91110260abb.jpg?v=1674704149"},{"product_id":"prunus-pensylvanica","title":"Prunus pensylvanica (Fr: cerisier de Pennsylvanie | En: pin cherry)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"320\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"318\"\u003ePin Cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"472\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"342\"\u003ePrunus pensylvanica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"366\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fire Cherry, Bird Cherry (not to be confused with \u003cem data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"432\"\u003ePrunus padus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"436\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cerisier de Pennsylvanie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"757\" class=\"\"\u003ePin Cherry is our only native representative of the \u003cem data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"534\"\u003ePrunus\u003c\/em\u003e subgenus \u003cem data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eCerasus\u003c\/em\u003e—the same group as the celebrated Japanese cherry blossoms. Its springtime display of delicate white-pinkish flowers rivals any ornamental cherry and brings a touch of natural elegance to wild landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"1040\" class=\"\"\u003eThis small, fast-growing, and short-lived tree is typical of early successional forests and disturbed areas. After forest fires or windthrow, Pin Cherry often springs up en masse from long-lived seedbanks in the soil—sometimes sprouting from beneath the roots of century-old trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1294\" class=\"\"\u003eThe fruit is bright red and edible, though more tart than sweet. While it is less commonly used than chokecherry or black cherry, it can be made into jams, syrups, or sauces when sweetened. 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As a mature tree, it is easily identified by its dark, flaky, scaled bark. Young trees can resemble chokecherry but can be distinguished by their single trunk and the fine fuzz on the underside of the leaf midvein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"1205\" class=\"\"\u003eIn spring, it produces fragrant white flower clusters that develop into small, dark purple to black fruits. These cherries are more palatable than those of chokecherry for many people, though taste can vary considerably between trees. The fruit is best used in syrups, jellies, pies, or fermented into wine or liqueurs. The nickname “Rum Cherry” comes from its historical use in flavouring rum and other spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1490\" class=\"\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eCaution\u003c\/strong\u003e: Like all \u003cem data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003ePrunus\u003c\/em\u003e species, the pits and other parts of the plant (except the fleshy fruit) contain compounds that can release cyanide. You may notice a faint almond scent when crushing leaves or twigs—this is the signature of those compounds. Do not consume the pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1702\" class=\"\"\u003eTraditionally, the inner bark was used in tonics and cough syrups—likely the reason many associate cherry flavour with medicine. 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Like Black Walnut (\u003cem data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eJuglans nigra\u003c\/em\u003e), it’s considered a high-value forestry species and can even be planted alongside walnut, as it is tolerant of juglone, the chemical released by walnut roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2610\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003eEcological importance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003eBlack Cherry is a keystone species for wildlife. Its fruit feeds a wide array of birds, including Orioles (\u003cem data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003eIcterus galbula\u003c\/em\u003e), Cedar Waxwings (\u003cem data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003eBombycilla cedrorum\u003c\/em\u003e), and Scarlet Tanagers (\u003cem data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003ePiranga olivacea\u003c\/em\u003e). 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The attractive foliage and soft texture make it an excellent \u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003enative groundcover for shaded or semi-shaded gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in woodland settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eIn nature it is most often found in cool moist forests, along shaded trails, and in openings within northern hardwood forests. 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