Preparing clay soil for a tree

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• Dovefromabove Posts: 88,147

  February 2020

  The Guelder Rose -Viburnum opulus - is a large shrub/small tree which is happiest when its roots are in damp places.  

  
  

  It has beautiful flowers, bright red berries that are loved by birds and is a native tree and great for wildlife. 
  
  https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/british-trees/a-z-of-british-trees/guelder-rose/
  

  
  Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• steve390 Posts: 24

  February 2020

  No, the area isn't waterlogged. I did look at willows but I realised yesterday that the area is not far from the septic tank and I worry that the roots could cause damage to that or the piping. I'm thinking Alder in that spot now and probably Guelder Rose close by where I plan to grow a hedge.

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