This Aug. 22, 2024, image shows a row of Leland cypress trees whose lower branches have been removed on Long Island, New York. Consider planting an understory of plants to block the view of bare trunk and branches. (Jessica Damiano via AP)

This undated image shows a row of evergreen trees underplanted with Little Lime panicle hydrangea shrubs. (Proven Winners ColorChoice Flowering Shrubs via AP)

This Aug. 22, 2024, image shows a Little Lime hydrangea on Long Island, New York, which is well-suited for planting under evergreen trees. (Jessica Damiano via AP)

This undated image shows a row of evergreen trees underplanted with Little Lime panicle hydrangea shrubs. (Proven Winners ColorChoice Flowering Shrubs via AP)

This Aug. 22, 2024, image shows a the bare inner portion of a Leyland cypress tree’s branches on Long Island, New York. (Jessica Damiano via AP)