Growing near Juniper

Hi,
I'm looking for recommendations regarding planting near Juniper, on the north-ish rather shady side of a row of approx. 25-30 Juniper (also known as eastern red cedar) trees. I'd love to go with a perennial/forest gardening/companion planting/guild approach and wonder what may thrive in the partial shade and biome or microclimate alongside the Junipers - currently there is grass. Living in Zone 7(a) in Central Virginia, elevation ~700 ft.

Thanks for any suggestions,
Isaac

I have a row of white cedars, about the same height & orientation. I planted some Holly bushes on the north side and they are doing quite well.
Not exactly food-forest material, but they add some diversity to the landscape and look nice.

If you mulch the area with wood chips, you could probably grow some mushrooms in there as well (ie: wine caps)

I don't know how useful this will be, but out in Colorado we have lambsquarter,  and scrub oak growing happily under and next Rocky Mountain Junipers.

How close to a juniper tree can I plant fruit trees in Ridgway, CO?
Thank you!

Cary