In the table below are conifers that perform well in clay soil in our area. The table includes the basic information needed to help you site these plants properly. It also includes information on deer resistance and rabbit resistance. So far, I haven't seen deer in my garden and the deer information is from various sources that I have collected over the years. The rabbit resistance information is based on my own garden experience as I always seem to find plenty of rabbits in my garden. Here's how to interpret the information:
Botanical Name-Common Name | Deer Resistant | Rabbit Resistant | Light Requirement | Soil Requirements |
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Chamaecyparis obtusa - Hinoki Falsecypress | yes | yes | sun | moist, well drained |
Chamaecyparis pisifera - Sawara Falsecypress | yes | yes | sun | moist, well drained |
Cryptomeria japonica - Japanese Cedar | yes | yes | sun to pt sh | moist, organic |
Juniperus horizontalis 'Pfitzers' - Pfitzer's Juniper | yes | yes | sun | well drained |
Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' - Dwarf Garden Juniper | yes | yes | sun to pt sh | well drained |
Picea abies 'Nidiformis' - Bird's Nest Spruce | yes | yes | sun | moist, well drained |
Pinus strobus - Eastern White Pine | no | yes | sun | moist, organic, well drained |
Taxodium distichum - Common Baldcypress | no info | yes | sun | moist, well drained |
Thuja - Arborvitae | no | yes | sun | moist, organic, well drained |
Tsuga canadensis - Canadian Hemlock | no | yes | sun to pt sh | moist, organic, well drained |