Choosing the perfect tree for a clay site can be tricky; let us help you make the right choices.

Clay Soils


It is important to select the correct species when the destination soil is predominantly clay.

There are number of species that can withstand the conditions afforded by a clay soil. The following are recommended by Barcham:

• Carpinus betulus

• Fraxinus excelsior

• Malus Rudolph

• Platanus x hispanica

• Quercus robur

For further species tolerant of clay soils please see the full list of Related Trees.