Understory

I live in Indianapolis.
I have a small 1/2 acre forest with large 60-80 foot trees – Oak, Maple, Beech, Walnut.
I am considering planting:
Red bud
Flowering dogwood
Hawthorne
Paw paw
Viburnum
Tulip

Would this be a good mixture?

keith

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 04/02/2018 @ 2:23 pm

You should determine the amount of sunlight that the areas you are planting will have.
You should also check the soil and a soil test is a good place to start.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-partial-sunlight.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/full-sun.htm ^[2]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm ^[3]

Here are links to care information on the plantings you mention.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/caring-for-redbud-trees.htm ^[4]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/caring-dogwood-trees.htm ^[5]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/common-dogwood-varieties.htm ^[6]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/hawthorn/growing-hawthorn-trees.htm ^[7]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pawpaw/growing-pawpaw-trees.htm ^[8]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/viburnum-shrub.htm ^[9]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/tulips-care-and-tulip-planting-tips.htm ^[10]

I would also check with your County Extension Office for a list of plants and trees that are suited to your growing zone.
Here is a link to help you locate your nearest office.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/ ^[11]

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[2] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/full-sun.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/full-sun.htm

[3] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm

[4] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/caring-for-redbud-trees.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/redbud/caring-for-redbud-trees.htm

[5] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/caring-dogwood-trees.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/caring-dogwood-trees.htm

[6] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/common-dogwood-varieties.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dogwood/common-dogwood-varieties.htm

[7] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/hawthorn/growing-hawthorn-trees.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/hawthorn/growing-hawthorn-trees.htm

[8] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pawpaw/growing-pawpaw-trees.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pawpaw/growing-pawpaw-trees.htm

[9] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/viburnum-shrub.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/viburnum-shrub.htm

[10] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/tulips-care-and-tulip-planting-tips.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/tulips-care-and-tulip-planting-tips.htm

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