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April 2015

Clay Soil Plants
Here are some plants I recommend for clay soil. Those marked with ♦ are native or have native species available. The staff at your local fine nursery will have additional suggestions.   Trees that tolerate clay soil NAME BOTNICAL NAME DESCRIPTION ♦ River birch Betula nigra ‘Heritage’ and others Beautiful bark and yellow fall color ♦...
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