QuestionsHow to growTrees and ShrubsTypes and UsesPlants and shrubs to grow under a tree 0 Vote Up Vote Down charles clinton asked 17 years ago i have a silver birch which gets sunlight under it for most of the day. There is gravel on the ground underneath. Could you recommond plants or shrubs (preferably with colour) to grow under it. Thanks 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago This is adifficult position because of roots and low branches. Take off some low branches if possible. Try libertia, osmanthus, Viburnum tinus, francoa, ferns and epimedium.