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janets412 Pittsburgh, PA Jun 27, 2011

Need to hide a fence--zone 6--dry shade near pines
A shrub that will live and grow?

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sallyg Anne Arundel,, MD(Zone 7b) Jul 04, 2011

maybe the Kerria japonica discussed in another thread

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ViburnumValley Scott County, KY(Zone 5b) Jul 04, 2011

Eleutherococcus (Acanthopanax) sieboldianus will live in those conditions - and there's 'Variegatus' with white edges to the leaflets.

Bonus: it has thorniness, so trespassers beware!

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Weerobin Saint Louis, MO(Zone 6a) Jul 05, 2011

Mock orange is a tough shrub which will thrive in shady conditions.
My acanthopanax flops too much to be useful hiding a fence, I think.
Neviusia and deutzia are also shade tolerant, though won't bloom as much in shade.
Both reach hedge-like proportions.
Orixa, sorbaria and cephalanthus are also options.
VV could suggest some viburnums which also could work,
though he may reserve them more for starring roles,
rather than the utilitarian function of hiding a fence!

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