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

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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.


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Soil Type

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Acer campestre scale shot

Soil Type : Clay Soil

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Soil Type : Clay Soil

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Soil Type : Clay Soil

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Acer platanoides (Norway Maple)

Soil Type : Clay Soil

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Acer platanoides (Norway maple) 'Crimson King'

Soil Type : Clay Soil

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Acer platanoides Emerald Queen foliage

Soil Type : Clay Soil

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Acer pseudoplatanus Sapethii keys

Soil Type : Clay Soil

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Acer saccharinum (Silver Maple) 'Laciniata Wieri'

Soil Type : Clay Soil

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Alnus cordata (Italian Alder)

Soil Type : Clay Soil

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Soil Type : Clay Soil

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Soil Type : Clay Soil

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Crataegus prunifolia Splendens autumn colour

Soil Type : Clay Soil

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Soil Type : Clay Soil

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Soil Type : Clay Soil

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Soil Type : Clay Soil

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Soil Type : Clay Soil

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Magnolia x soulangeana (Saucer Magnolia) 'Lennei'

Soil Type : Clay Soil

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Soil Type : Clay Soil

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