Evergreens, with their year-round foliage and low maintenance requirements, are a popular choice for landscaping in challenging soil and site conditions in Wisconsin. They are a great option for challenging sites as they are known for their resilience and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions. These hardy plants retain their leaves all year round, providing color, texture, and structure to your landscape even in the harshest of conditions. Here are some evergreens that are perfect for difficult soil and sites.
GROWING CONDITIONS
- Cold hardiness zones 3 and 4, and some zone 5 in Wisconsin.
- Refrain from prolonged exposure to harsh northwest winter winds and southern-facing areas.
- Damp, nutrient-rich, and properly drained soil.
- Soil with a pH level ranging from neutral (7.0) to slightly acidic (6.0-7.0).
Certain evergreens can withstand less-than-ideal growing conditions. It’s always wise to select plants with growing needs that align with the conditions of your landscape.
EVERGREENS FOR DIFFICULT SITES
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Clay soil
Emerald green arborvitae
Austrian pine
Ponderosa pine
White Fir
White Fir
Sandy Soil
Scotch pine
Mugo pine
Junipers
Sandy soil
Scotch pine
Mugo pine
Junipers
Wet soil
American arborvitae
Black hills spruce
Mugo pine
Ponderosa pine
Junipers
High pH
Arborvitae
Black hills spruce
Mugo pine
Ponderosa pine
Junipers
Details
Windy exposed
Black hills spruce
Jack pine
Mugo pine
Red pine
Ponderosa pine
Rock mountain juniper
Savin juniper
Eastern red cedar
Douglas fir
Partial sun
Arborvitae
Balsam fir
Douglas fir
Shade
Canada hemlock
Canada yew
Japanese yew
Through careful consideration of the specific challenges presented by the soil and site conditions, property owners can enjoy the many benefits that evergreens have to offer, both for their landscapes and the environment as a whole. If you’re in Waukesha, WI, or the surrounding area and you want to add evergreens to your landscape, give us a call or fill out our contact form.
