Re: [SG] Betula Nigra
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Betula Nigra
- From: D* H* <D*@PRODIGY.NET>
- Date: Mon, 31 May 1999 09:39:42 -0500
The soil's pretty moist, of course. I've never tested it, but
assumed, since there are so many evergreens, azaleas and rhodies
around, that it was probably somewhat acidic. I will run right out
and get some. Stupid question warning: Would fertilizer intended for
azaleas be appropriate here? Also, is it ok to fertilize so soon
after planting this little guy? Thanks for the advice.
Denise Holder
-----Original Message-----
From: Roberta Diehl <diehlr@INDIANA.EDU>
To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
<shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU>
Date: Monday, May 31, 1999 9:22 AM
Subject: Re: [SG] Betula Nigra
Denise, according to Michael Dirr's book River Birch likes moist
acidic
soil. I am guessing that as far west as St. Louis your soil is pretty
alkaline. Try watering it with Miracid a few times a year and see if
that
helps. And/or work some soil sulphur into the ground around the tree.
Bobbi Diehl
Bloomington, IN
zone 5/6
