Salt Tolerant Native Plants
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Salt Tolerant Native Plant List for Eastern Ontario
This document lists salt-tolerant native plants in Eastern Ontario. It includes 40 species of plants, along with their scientific names, common names, and types. The list is likely intended for use in landscaping or conservation efforts in areas where salt tolerance is a concern. The document also includes references to external sources of information on salt tolerance in plants. The list of plants is organized by type, with shrubs, trees, and vines listed separately. Each plant is listed with its scientific name, common name, and type. The document also includes links to external sources of information on salt tolerance in plants.
Salt Tolerant Native Plants blog
Did you know that road salts can directly harm native plants by penetrating leaf scars, killing dormant buds, and being taken up by the roots? Not all plants are created equal, though! Some plants are much more tolerant to this damage, making them excellent options to plan around salt-vulnerable areas. Planting them ensures that we can have the benefits of naturalization with less risk of damage from salts - and riparian restoration can even prevent road salt pollution in our waterways. Learn about some of these plants in this blog post!