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Q&A – What shrubs would thrive in almost total shade in Lansing, Michigan?

Question:
What shrubs would thrive in almost total shade in Lansing, Michigan?

​Answer:
Lansing Michigan is in USDA hardiness zone 5b which means the plants need to survive temperatures of -10 to -15 degrees Fahrenheit. UT/TSU Extension Agent Celeste Scot has several suggestions. Viburnum, bigleaf hydrangea, hollies, rhododendrons, and Japanese laurel are all options that do well in shade.

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