Drought Resistant Plants

Some like it dry

BY: NHGC Staff

Gardeners in many parts of the country are dealing with severe drought—and gardeners just about everywhere know that drought can strike their area at any time. Staff at the University of Massachusetts Extension Service recommend the following plants for drought-resistant plantings:

1. Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica, Zones 3 to 6)

2. Dwarf sumac (Rhus aromatica, Zones 4 to 9)

3. Golden rain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata, Zones 6 to 9)

4. Hedge maple (Acer campestre, Zones 5 to 8)

5. Inkberry (Ilex glabra, Zones 5 to 9)

6. Pagoda tree (Sophora japonica, Zones 5 to 9)

7. Sweet fern (Comptonia peregrina, Zones 4 to 7)

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Current Articles \| Archives \| Search Drought Resistant Plants Some like it dry BY: NHGC Staff 0 Gardeners in many parts of the country are dealing with severe drought—and gardeners just about everywhere know that drought can strike their area at any time. Staff at the University of Massachusetts Extension Service recommend the following plants for drought-resistant plantings: 1. Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica, Zones 3 to 6) 2. Dwarf sumac (Rhus aromatica, Zones 4 to 9) 3. Golden rain tree (Koelreuteria paniculata, Zones 6 to 9) 4. Hedge maple (Acer campestre, Zones 5 to 8) 5. Inkberry (Ilex glabra, Zones 5 to 9) 6. Pagoda tree (Sophora japonica, Zones 5 to 9) 7. Sweet fern (Comptonia peregrina, Zones 4 to 7) Comments There are currently no comments, be the first to post one. Post Comment Only registered users may post comments.