Cedars and Pines

[Kirk]

Will (hand planted) bare root, Cedar or Pine saplings grow in hardwood stands?

 

[BSK]

Not as well as in the open. I have seen pines planted mixed in with standing hardwoods, and they grew, but very slowly.

 

[Kirk]

Thanks for the answer BSK.

 

[MickThompson]

Mature hardwood timber usually allows less than 10% sunlight in through the gaps. So nope, you would be better to create some small gaps if you are going to plant trees.