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Did the 40 year old Pine tree ruin the soil for another type tree.?
The pine was cut down 2 years ago and Olianders were removed 20 years ago from the outer area. Weeds and grass grow but even the african red apple has limited spots that it will do well in. Other trees and palms do not last long, maybe 6-9 months. The soil has layers, about 12 inches of sandy top soil, then about 60 inches of clay and then white sand further down towards China. The zone is 10a California inland. Experiences with this type situation and any suggestions for a fast growing tree would be appreciated by a guy without a green thumb. Thanks
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
All coniferous trees, incl. pine, will make soil acidic after a while, because of the dropped needles etc. Another conifer might work. What also would work and would love the acidic soil is blueberries. I believe azaleas also like acidic soil. Otherwise, you need to change the PH in your soil and build it up as it is likely short of nutrients. Lot of organic matter should help.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
This sounds like the soil has had all nutrients removed by the original trees. The growth of weeds in preference to plants shows that the soil is marginal. High volume fertilisation of the ground is required or choose other plants that can handle degraded soils. I know California handles Australian natives well. These plants are well suited to soils with low nutrient levels.