Salt Damage to Plants & Salt Resistance
Using salt on roadways and sidewalks has become common practice for improving the safety conditions of travel during snow and ice storms. Unfortunately, this can induce unfavorable horticultural conditions once winter has ended.
Salt damage conditions can easily be confused with drought and scorch stress. The reason being: salt attracts moisture, keeping the live plants and grass from getting the nourishment they need. These effects are visible in early spring, before drought conditions are even an issue.
There are, however, plants that are able to more easily withstand salt damage and can be more safely planted near roadways. They are:
- Birches
- Honeysuckle
- Spruces
- White and Red Oak
- Poplars and Aspens
- Spirea
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William Quinn and Sons, Inc.
3860 W. 127th St.
Alsip, IL 60803
Phone: 708-389-8119
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