Although most plants like a slightly acid soil in the pH range of 6.0 to 7.0, many either require or will thrive in a more acidic environment. Many of these shrubs are in the Ericaceae Family.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi - Kinnikinnick
Calluna vulgaris - Scotch Heather
Camellia species
Choisya ternata - Mexican Orange
Clethra alnifolia - Summersweet
Enkianthus campanulatus - Redvein Enkianthus
Exochorda species - Pearlbush
Fothergilla gardenia
Hydrangea quercifolia - Oakleaf Hydrangea
Ilex species - Holly
Juniperus communis - Common Juniper
Kalmia latifolia - Mountain Laurel
Leucothoe fontanesina - Drooping Leucothoe
Magnolia species - Magnolia
Mahonia species - Oregon Grape Holly
Rhododendron species - Rhododendron, Azalea
Tsuga canadensis - Canadian Hemlock
Vaccinum corymbosum - Highbush Blueberry