Shrubs for Heavy Clay
Clay soil holds moisture and nutrients, if you choose wisely. These shrubs are picked to perform..
Clay soil holds moisture and nutrients, if you choose wisely. These shrubs are picked to perform in heavier ground, giving you dependable growth and structure.
Shrubs for Heavy Clay
Clay soil holds moisture and nutrients, if you choose wisely. These shrubs are picked to perform in heavier ground, giving you dependable growth and structure.
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Magnolia Genie | MagnoliaFrom £49.99
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Hamamelis × Intermedia Diane | Witch HazelFrom £59.99
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Fagus Sylvatica | Common BeechFrom £64.99
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Taxus Baccata Ball | English Yew£119.99
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Cornus Controversa Variegata | Wedding Cake TreeFrom £109.99
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Pyracantha Saphyr Orange | FirethornFrom £24.99
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Pittosporum Tenuifolium Variegatum | KohuhuFrom £34.99
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Acer Palmatum | Japanese MapleFrom £69.99
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Prunus Laurocerasus Rotundifolia | Cherry LaurelFrom £79.99
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Exochorda × Macrantha Niagara | Pearl BushFrom £39.99
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Euonymus Europaeus Red Cascade | SpindleFrom £22.99
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Rosa Rugosa Alba | White Japanese Rose HedgingFrom £34.99
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Cordyline Australis | Cabbage TreeFrom £27.99
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Cercidiphyllum Japonicum | Katsura TreeFrom £69.99
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Hamamelis × Intermedia Pallida | Witch HazelFrom £59.99
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Hamamelis × Intermedia Jelena | Witch HazelFrom £59.99
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Corylus Avellana Contorta | Corkscrew HazelFrom £49.99
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Acer Palmatum Osakazuki | Japanese MapleFrom £49.99
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Sophora Sun King | Kowhai£46.99
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Viburnum plicatum Kilimanjaro Sunrise | ViburnumFrom £44.99
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Magnolia SusanFrom £39.99
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Magnolia × SoulangeanaFrom £34.99
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Mahonia × Media Winter SunFrom £34.99
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Pittosporum Tobira Nanum | Japanese Mock OrangeFrom £34.99
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Prunus Incisa Kojo-No-Mai | Fuji CherryFrom £34.99
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Syringa Vulgaris Charles Joly | Common LilacFrom £34.99
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Mahonia Nitens Cabaret£34.99
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Daphne × Transatlantica Pink FragranceFrom £27.99
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Pittosporum Tenuifolium Golf Ball | KohuhuFrom £34.99
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Hydrangea Paniculata Little LimeFrom £34.99
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Viburnum Plicatum F. Tomentosum KilimanjaroFrom £34.99
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Hydrangea Arborescens Lime Rickey | SevenbarkFrom £34.99
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Eucalyptus Gunnii | Cider GumFrom £34.99
Shopping for shrubs for heavy clay? Clay soil can be rich, but it holds water and can compact.
These shrubs are chosen for strong performance in the conditions you’ve got, so you get better growth, better colour and fewer surprises. Whether you’re filling a tricky corner, building a border, or adding privacy, you’ll find plants that do the job and keep looking good.
Top tips
- Improve planting holes with compost and grit for drainage.
- Avoid planting when soil is waterlogged.
- Mulch yearly to help break up heavy ground over time.
All our shrubs are picked with UK gardens in mind, with clear plant information and reliable options for every space. Order online for convenient home delivery, and choose from popular varieties and carefully selected growers. Add them to your basket today and we’ll get your shrubs delivered to your door, ready to plant when it suits you. If you’re unsure, start with light levels and soil type, then pick sizes that fit your spaceùyour future self will thank you. We keep the range practical and easy to shop, so you can get planting and see results.