What Plants Like Alkaline Soils?
Soil with a pH that is higher than 7.0 is considered alkaline. Alkaline soils are mostly found in areas with dry climates, whereas moist climates tend to have more acidic soils. This is not always the case, however, as soil on top of limestone will almost always be alkaline, whether in a wet or dry climate. Many different types of plants, including trees, shrubs, vines and some vegetables, thrive in alkaline soil. Trees A tree is a woody plant with a main trunk and often a distinctive crown. Trees are also perennial, in that they survive longer than two years. The following trees thrive in alkaline soil: Cedar elm (Ulmus crassifolia) Holly/Holm oak (Quercus ilex) Olive tree (Olea europaea) Japanese plum (Eriobotrya japonica) Asian persimmon (Diospyros kaki) Shrubs Shrubs are plants with woody stems but with relatively low overall height. Like trees, shrubs are also perennial. Many types of shrubs grow well in alkaline soil, including: Japanese quince (Chaenomeles japonica) Littleleaf b
