Best Shade Plants for North Side of House in Tulsa, OK

Dense Shade Winners

25-30 ft bed, north side, little to no direct sun. Eleagnus failed. Try these shade-tolerant shrubs and groundcovers:

• Witch Hazel (Hamamelis) – winter flowers, vase shape.
• English Ivy (Hedera helix) – evergreen groundcover/vine.
• Mountain Laurel (Kalmia) – spring flowers, evergreen.
• Fetterbush (Leucothoe) – arching, white flowers, evergreen.
• Mahonia – yellow winter flowers, blue berries, evergreen.
• Rosebay Rhododendron (Rhododendron maximum) – large, shade-tolerant.
• Snowberry (Symphoricarpos) – white berries, deciduous.
• Viburnum – multiple species for flowers/berries.

All thrive in deep shade. Pick 3-5 for a layered, four-season planting.