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What is a pretty tree for a shady spot?

Japanese Maples Can Accent a Shade Gardens

Japanese Maples can make a beautiful addition to a shade garden. With their graceful branches and gorgeous foliage, they are the perfect focal point for a shade garden. Japanese Maples are known for their brilliant fall color.

Keep in mind that the degree and intensity of your tree's color will be a direct result of having proper soil conditions, the right temperatures (warm days and cool nights) and whether or not the tree is in an area that drains properly.

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