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I planted a 7 ft tall weeping white pine a few days ago. Today I read that it doesn't do well in clay soil, which is the type of soil I have. I did add compost to the soil when I planted it. I should have researched it before planting, but I didn't, so here I am. Is there anything I can do at this point that might increase it's chances of living?
I planted a 7 ft tall weeping white pine a few days ago. Today I read that it doesn't do well in clay soil, which is the type of soil I have. I did add compost to the soil when I planted it. I should have researched it before planting, but I didn't, so here I am. Is there anything I can do at this point that might increase it's chances of living?
It will live IMO, because at least the clay soil in Jersey tends to be highly acidic and leached of calcium and is in fact low in calcium overall, so that is at least one factor that is in its chance of living, it may not thrive but it won't ever develop chlorosis in your area because of your local soil pH.
It will live IMO, because at least the clay soil in Jersey tends to be highly acidic and leached of calcium and is in fact low in calcium overall, so that is at least one factor that is in its chance of living, it may not thrive but it won't ever develop chlorosis in your area because of your local soil pH.
I planted a 7 ft tall weeping white pine a few days ago. Today I read that it doesn't do well in clay soil, which is the type of soil I have. I did add compost to the soil when I planted it. I should have researched it before planting, but I didn't, so here I am. Is there anything I can do at this point that might increase it's chances of living?
Would weeping Pine want different growing conditions than regular White Pine? I have clay soil here and White Pines have thrived in it. We got them all over and my mini ones have done well. Not sure where you bought yours but the person or place should have more info for you on what it needs.
Put it this way... we don't have much loam soil around so the Pines have adapted to Clay and Sandy soils.. I think you'll be fine with some additives but like I said...consult the pro who grows them
Can you take a soil sample to the local nursery or cooperative extension office? They can test it and suggest if you need to add something even if it is on top, it will leach down with rain or watering.
Would weeping Pine want different growing conditions than regular White Pine? I have clay soil here and White Pines have thrived in it. We got them all over and my mini ones have done well. Not sure where you bought yours but the person or place should have more info for you on what it needs.
Put it this way... we don't have much loam soil around so the Pines have adapted to Clay and Sandy soils.. I think you'll be fine with some additives but like I said...consult the pro who grows them
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Can you take a soil sample to the local nursery or cooperative extension office? They can test it and suggest if you need to add something even if it is on top, it will leach down with rain or watering.
Thanks. Since I mixed compost in with the soil when I planted it, will that effect the results? Should I wait a while before bringing in the sample? I would imagine a sample in the general vicinity should be fine, correct?
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