Trees For Clay Soil

Many trees tolerate clay and heavy soil, including Crab Apple and Birch—start browsing here

Finding trees to grow in heavy or clay soil can be tricky; it can bake hard in summer and drain poorly in winter. We’ve selected some of the best trees to grow in clay, although we still recommend improving clay soil prior by working in some organic matter. There's some beautiful flowering trees that cope admirably in clay soil, as well as trees with beautiful bark or evergreen foliage....

Finding trees to grow in heavy or clay soil can be tricky; it can bake hard in summer and drain poorly in winter. We’ve selected some of the best trees to grow in clay, although we still recommend improving clay soil prior by working in some organic matter. There's some beautiful flowering trees that cope admirably in clay soil, as well as trees with beautiful bark or evergreen foliage.

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Planting Guides
Newly planted tree in garden

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How to Plant a Pot-Grown Tree

This step-by-step guide covers how to correctly a plant pot-grown tree (a tree supplied in a pot or container) into the ground, including how to install a single stake &...

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Planting a bare root tree into the ground

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How to Plant a Bare Root Tree

This step-by-step guide covers how to correctly plant a bare root tree into the ground, including how to install a single stake & tie. This guide is aimed specifically at...

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Newly planted mature trees

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How to Plant a Mature Tree

This step-by-step guide walks through how to plant a mature tree, including how to correctly install a Large or Extra Large Stake & Tie Kit (two stakes and a crossbar)....

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Aftercare
Watering a tree

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How to Water Trees & Shrubs Correctly

A good watering regime is essential for young trees and shrubs to establish properly. This guide will walk you through how long to water a new tree or shrub for,...

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Pruning with secateurs

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How to Prune Ornamental Trees Correctly

This step-by-step guide walks through how (and when) to prune ornamental trees correctly. You can watch a video version of this guide below. Pruning helps to keep trees healthy, promote...

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