Shrubs that will tolerate heavy clay soils

Below is a list shrubs that will grow on heavy clay soils; in fact many will flourish on heavy clay soils. Planting such shrubs could actually help dry and improve wet clay soils in the long term prior to future planting.

On planting such shrubs dig in plenty of well rotted organic matter to improve drainage immediately around the root system and use a fertilizer such as blood fish and bone to give the young plants a good start.

Click on the plant or genus name to view information, cultivation tips and pictures.