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I would like to buy a tree to grow in a pot. In Melbourne. Shaded area. Not much direct sun.

Would like it to be flowers or ornamental

yates

09 March 2021 01:24 PM

Hi Jen,

Thank you for contacting Yates.

Very few flowering tree can do well in full shade, you may check the following trees and shrubs that may tolerant light shade: 
You may consider the following plants: 
- Azalea
- Camelia 
- Gardenia
- Lillypilly 
- Flowering Dogwood

- Red Buds

I suggest improving soil before planting by digging in some Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser, which is a manure based, certified organic fertiliser, and will provide all the nutrients (nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus) for your plants need to grow and thrive. 

Hope this helps and happy gardening :)

Topics: Flowers and Ornamentals Issues: Plants