Here in New England soils are quite acidic in part due to the pine and oak forests. When the leaves and needles of these trees break down the resulting organic matter raises the acidity of the soil. This post lists a few beautiful shrubs which are tolerant acidic soil.
Heather (Calluna vulgaris) is a low growing evergreen plant with white, pink, or red flowers. It prefers somewhat moist soil. Zone 5
Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) is also a low growing evergreen plant which prefers moist soil and partial shade. It produces bright red berries appear in fall. Zone 4
Azalea (Rhododendron sp.) is a popular shrub with an endless number of varieties and colors. Azaleas bloom in spring and prefer moist soil and partial shade. Zone 6
Bayberry (Myrica pensylvanica) is an evergreen shrub which is tolerant of seaside conditions. Their gray berries are fragrant when crushed. Prefers full sun. Zone 5
Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) produces edible, blue fruit which will attract birds. Its foliage turns red in fall. Full sun or partial shade. Zone 4
Redvein Enkianthus (Enkianthus campanula) is a beautiful, shade tolerant shrub with white, drooping flowers which bloom in spring. It fall color is a vibrant red. It prefers moist nutrient rich soil. Zone 5
Fothergilla (Fothergilla major) can reach 10 feet and produces brilliant yellow to scarlet fall color. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Zone 5
Heath (Erica carnea) is a low growing evergreen with small, red or white flowers in early spring. Prefers partial shade and protection from winter sun and wind. Zone 6
Junipers (Juniperus sp.) is popular evergreen shrub available in many varieties. Grows in dry soils and full sun. Zone 3
Leucothoe (Leucothoe fontanesiana) is a broadleaved semi-evergreen with white flowers in early spring and bronze fall color. Prefers partial shade. Zone 5
Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is a great broadleaved evergreen with pink, white, or red spring flowers. prefers partial shade and protection from winter sun and wind. Zone 5
Japanese Andromeda (Pieris japonica) is a white flowering broadleaved evergreen which prefers partial shade. Zone 6
Rhododendron (Rhododendrons sp.) is a common broadleaved evergreen with large spring flowers which are available in a wide range of colors. Protect from winter sun and wind. Zone 5
Summer-sweet (Clethra alnifolia) is a great shade tolerant shrub with fragrant mid-summer flowers. Attractive fall foliage. Tolerates a wide variety of soils. Zone 5
American Holly (llex opaca) is broadleaved evergreen with red fruit on female plants. Likes protection from winter sun and wind and a well-drained soil. Zone 6
Sweet Bay (Magnolia virginiana) forms large, fragrant, white flowers in late June or July. Zone 5
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