African Mahogany
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
African Mahogany, scientifically known as Khaya ivorensis, is a large deciduous tree native to tropical Africa, particularly found in…
Trees: plants for clay soil
These plants tolerate heavy clay soil, which holds water and nutrients well but drains slowly.
78 plants
Trees
Alder
- Full sun
- High water
- Zones 3–8
Alder refers to a group of hardy, deciduous trees and shrubs belonging to the genus Alnus, part of the birch family (Betulaceae). With…
American Elm
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 2–9
The American Elm (Ulmus americana) is a deciduous tree native to North America, known for its graceful, arching branches and broad canopy…
American Hornbeam
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
The American Hornbeam, scientifically known as Carpinus caroliniana, is a deciduous tree or large shrub native to the eastern United…
American Sycamore
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
The American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is a robust deciduous tree native to Eastern and Central North America. Known for its…
Ash
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
The Ash plant refers to trees belonging to the genus Fraxinus, which are part of the Oleaceae family. Commonly known for their majestic…
Aspen
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 2–7
The Aspen plant, primarily known as the quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides), is a deciduous tree native to North America. Recognized for…
Bald Cypress
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
The Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) is a remarkable deciduous conifer native to the southeastern United States, thriving in wetland…
Basswood
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–8
Basswood, also known as Tilia, is a genus of deciduous trees commonly found in temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. Known…
Beech
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–7
Beech trees, belonging to the Fagaceae family, are deciduous hardwood trees classified under the genus Fagus. Commonly found in temperate…
Birch
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–7
Birch trees, belonging to the genus Betula, are deciduous trees and shrubs renowned for their distinctive bark, delicate leaves, and…
Black Ash
- Full sun
- High water
- Zones 3–6
Black Ash, scientifically known as Fraxinus nigra, is a deciduous tree native to the northeastern United States and parts of Canada. It…
Black Cherry
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) is a deciduous tree native to North America, particularly found in eastern and central regions. It…
Black Cottonwood
- Full sun
- High water
- Zones 3–9
The Black Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa) is a large deciduous tree native to the western regions of North America, particularly along…
Black Locust
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 3–8
Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States, though it has been widely planted across…
Blue Ash
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–7
The Blue Ash (Fraxinus quadrangulata) is a deciduous tree native to the central United States, particularly thriving in areas such as the…
Blue Beech
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
The Blue Beech, scientifically known as Carpinus caroliniana, is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America. It is commonly referred…
Blue Gum
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
The Blue Gum, scientifically known as Eucalyptus globulus, is a tall, evergreen tree native to Australia and Tasmania. It can reach…
Bur Oak
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–8
The Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) is a majestic and hardy tree native to North America, particularly thriving in the central and eastern…
Catalpa
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
The Catalpa plant, commonly referred to as catalpa or cigar tree, is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs belonging to the Bignoniaceae…
Chestnut-leaved Oak
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 6–8
The Chestnut-leaved Oak, scientifically known as Quercus prinoides, is a deciduous tree native to the eastern and central United States…
Chinkapin Oak
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–7
The Chinkapin Oak, scientifically known as Quercus muehlenbergii, is a deciduous tree native to North America, primarily found in the…
Chokecherry
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 2–7
Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to North America, known for its adaptability and resilience in…
Cork Arborvitae
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Cork Arborvitae, scientifically known as Thuja occidentalis 'Corthzita', is a compact, evergreen conifer that belongs to the cypress…
Cork Juniper
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 6–9
Cork Juniper, scientifically known as Juniperus oxycedrus, is a hardy evergreen conifer native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for…
Corkwood
- Full sun
- High water
- Zones 6–9
Corkwood, known scientifically as Duboisia, encompasses several species native to Australia, renowned for their unique bark and medicinal…
Eastern Cottonwood
- Full sun
- High water
- Zones 3–9
The Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to North America, commonly found in the eastern and…
Elm
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
The Elm plant refers to a genus of deciduous trees and shrubs known as Ulmus. These trees are primarily found in temperate and subtropical…
European Beech
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–7
The European Beech, scientifically known as Fagus sylvatica, is a deciduous tree native to Europe, renowned for its majestic height and…
European Hornbeam
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–8
The European Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) is a deciduous tree native to Europe and parts of Western Asia. It typically reaches heights of…
Ginkgo
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–8
The Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as the ginkgo or maidenhair tree, is a unique and ancient tree species that dates back over 200 million…
Ginkgo Biloba
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–8
Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as the Ginkgo or maidenhair tree, is one of the oldest living tree species, dating back over 200 million…
Green Ash
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
The Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) is a deciduous tree native to North America, particularly thriving in the eastern and central…
Holm Oak
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 7–10
The Holm Oak, scientifically known as Quercus ilex, is an evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its…
Honduran Mahogany
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
Honduran Mahogany, scientifically known as Swietenia macrophylla, is a tropical hardwood tree native to Central America, particularly…
Honey Locust
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–8
The Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) is a deciduous tree native to North America, primarily found in the central and eastern regions…
Hophornbeam
- Part sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Hophornbeam, scientifically known as Ostrya virginiana, is a deciduous tree native to North America, particularly common in the eastern…
Hornbeam
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–8
Hornbeam refers to trees and shrubs belonging to the genus Carpinus, which is part of the birch family (Betulaceae). These deciduous trees…
Horse Chestnut
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–8
The Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a large deciduous tree native to the Balkan Peninsula but widely planted across Europe and…
Ironwood
- Part sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Ironwood, commonly known as Hop-hornbeam or Ostrya virginiana, is a deciduous tree native to North America. It typically grows to heights…
Kentucky Coffeetree
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–8
The Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus) is a deciduous tree native to the central and eastern United States, particularly…
Laurel Oak
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 7–9
Laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia) is a medium to large deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It typically reaches heights…
Littleleaf Linden
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–7
The Littleleaf Linden (Tilia cordata) is a medium to large deciduous tree native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is known for its elegant…
Live Oak
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 8–10
The Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) is a large, evergreen tree native to the southeastern United States, celebrated for its majestic size…
Locust
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–8
The locust plant, commonly known as the locust tree, primarily refers to species within the genera Robinia and Gleditsia, particularly the…
London Plane
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–9
The London Plane tree (Platanus × acerifolia), a hybrid between the American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) and the Oriental plane…
Mulberry
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
The mulberry plant, belonging to the genus Morus, is a deciduous tree or shrub known for its sweet, edible fruits and wide-ranging…
Northern Catalpa
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–8
The Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa) is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States. It belongs to the Bignoniaceae family and…
Norway Maple
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–7
The Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) is a deciduous tree native to Europe and western Asia. It is widely appreciated for its dense crown…
Oak
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
The oak, belonging to the genus Quercus, is a prominent tree species found in various regions around the world, particularly in the…
Overcup Oak
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–9
The Overcup Oak (Quercus lyrata) is a deciduous tree native to the eastern and southern United States. Recognizable by its distinctive…
Pin Oak
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–8
The Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States, particularly thriving in wetlands and along…
Poplar
- Full sun
- High water
- Zones 3–9
Poplar is a common name for trees in the genus Populus, which includes various species native to the Northern Hemisphere. These deciduous…
Post Oak
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 5–9
The Post Oak (Quercus stellata) is a medium to large deciduous tree native to the eastern and central United States, particularly…
Quaking Aspen
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 2–7
The Quaking Aspen, scientifically known as Populus tremuloides, is a deciduous tree native to North America. Recognized for its striking…
Red Maple
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
The Red Maple (Acer rubrum) is a deciduous tree native to North America, primarily found in Eastern and Central United States, as well as…
Red Mulberry
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
The Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) is a deciduous tree native to North America, primarily found in the eastern United States and parts of…
Red Oak
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–8
The Red Oak (Quercus rubra) is a deciduous tree native to North America, particularly prevalent in the eastern and central United States…
River Birch
- Full sun
- High water
- Zones 4–9
The River Birch (Betula nigra) is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States, particularly thriving in wet, lowland areas and…
River Red Gum
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
The River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) is a large tree native to Australia, renowned for its striking appearance and ecological…
Shagbark Hickory
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–8
The Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) is a deciduous tree native to North America, particularly prevalent in the eastern United States and…
Shumard Oak
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–9
The Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii) is a medium to large deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It typically reaches…
Silver Maple
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
The Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum) is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to North America's eastern and central regions. It typically…
Slippery Elm
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) is a deciduous tree native to North America, particularly found in the eastern and central regions. It…
Southern Catalpa
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–9
Southern Catalpa (Catalpa bignonioides) is a deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. Known for its striking appearance…
Southern Magnolia
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 7–9
The Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is a robust, evergreen tree native to the southeastern United States. Known for its stunning…
Star Magnolia
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–8
Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata) is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to Japan. Known for its stunning spring blooms, it typically…
Swamp Chestnut Oak
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–9
The Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus michauxii) is a large deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States, primarily found in wet…
Sycamore
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–8
The Sycamore, specifically the American Sycamore or Platanus occidentalis, is a large deciduous tree known for its distinctive appearance…
Sycamore Maple
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–7
The Sycamore Maple (Acer pseudoplatanus), also known as the European Sycamore, is a deciduous tree native to Europe and parts of Western…
Tasmanian Blue Gum
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–10
The Tasmanian Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus) is a tall evergreen tree native to Tasmania and parts of southeastern Australia. Known for…
Trembling Aspen
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 2–7
The Trembling Aspen, scientifically known as Populus tremuloides, is a deciduous tree native to North America. Identifiable by its unique…
Water Oak
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 6–9
The Water Oak (Quercus nigra) is a medium-sized, deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It typically grows to heights of…
White Mulberry
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
The White Mulberry (Morus alba) is a deciduous tree native to East Asia, particularly China, but has been widely introduced throughout the…
White Oak
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
The White Oak (Quercus alba) is a deciduous tree native to North America, particularly widespread in the eastern United States. It is…
Willow
- Full sun
- High water
- Zones 3–9
The willow plant, belonging to the genus Salix, comprises a diverse group of trees and shrubs found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere…
Willow Oak
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 5–9
The Willow Oak, scientifically known as Quercus phellos, is a deciduous tree belonging to the beech family (Fagaceae). This native North…
Windmill Palm
- Part sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 7–10
The Windmill Palm, scientifically known as Trachycarpus fortunei, is a hardy and attractive palm native to China and the surrounding…