What plants thrive in clay soil?

Moreover, is clay soil good for plants?

Clay soils are not always bad. They hold more water than sandy soils and are often high in nutrients plants need. But clay soils can become so waterlogged that they deprive plant roots of oxygen, or so dry that they become too hard to dig in.

Likewise, what grows well in clay soil UK? Many native British trees are suited to clay soils, including oak, ash and elder. Fruit trees like apple and pear will also grow well in clay, but soft fruit bushes may struggle.

Also, what grows in red clay soil?

Lettuce, chard, snap beans and other crops with shallow roots benefit from clay soil's ability to retain moisture, and broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage often grow better in clay soil than looser loams because their roots enjoy firm anchorage.

What plants grow well in clay soil NZ?

• Here are some key tips for properly preparing clay soils:
• Acacia fimbriata.
• Banksia “Giant Candles.” This plant produces orange flower spikes that can grow up to 40 centimetres long.
• Callistemon “Little John.” This boasts blue-green foliage and can reach a height of 1.5 metres.
• Calytrix tetragona.
• Dianella revoluta.