![]() Blueberry: One of the most desired fruits that do not grow well locally is the blueberry.Alternatives with variegated foliage include various cultivars of weigela and variegated shrub dogwood. In addition to lacking cold-hardiness, the species is a favorite of deer. George and Moab but survives in protected areas along the Wasatch Front. Japanese Euonymus: This is a broadleaf, evergreen shrub common in warmer areas of the United States.Sargent cherry or many species of hawthorn are also great alternatives. These newer crabapples are often bred to have smaller fruit that may not even drop from the tree. Alternative trees to consider include various newer varieties of crabapple. Their struggles are similar to the azalea. Dogwood Trees: These trees are also very popular outside the Intermountain West. Depending on the species or variety, spring flower color ranges from white to red.A few better-adapted substitutes for these include shrub roses, dwarf lilacs and some cultivars of ninebark. This requires the soil to be amended regularly with chelated iron supplements, compost and possibly a soil acidifying fertilizer. Due to our alkaline soil, they lack the ability to uptake enough iron through their roots. ![]()
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