Is There A Evergreen Viburnum That Grows By A Black Walnut, In Shade, In Clay Soil In Zone 7 At A Height Of 7 Feet Or More ?

Question

I need a privacy bush for one area of my yard and am looking for a dense shrub that grows to 7 feet or higher. My large black walnut is determining what I put in my yard, but it also provides a lot of much appreciated shade in the summer. Although I would love an evergreen, I may have to go with a deciduous bush instead. I prefer to use a variety that is native and helpful to wildlife either birds or butterflies or both!!!

Answer 1

Evergreens that are tolerant of juglone include Arborvitae Thuja, Canadian Hemlock, and red cedar. The Canadian Hemlock will take part shade. Another good choice might be blackhaw viburnum.

https://www.johnson.k-state.edu/docs/lawn-and-garden/in-house-publications/trees-shrubs/Landscaping%20Near%20Black%20Walnut%20Trees.pdf

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/hemlock/canadian-hemlock-care.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/growing-blackhaw-viburnum.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/arborvitae/arborvitae-plant-varieties.htm

https://extension.psu.edu/landscaping-and-gardening-around-walnuts-and-other-juglone-producing-plants