Re: [SG] Betula Nigra
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Betula Nigra
- From: R* D* <d*@INDIANA.EDU>
- Date: Mon, 31 May 1999 10:35:14 -0500
In my experience, azaleas and rhodies are more tolerant of alkaline soil
than a lot of other plants, but it may depend on the cultivars you are
growing. I am definitely no expert, and hope someone with more knowledge
of azalea and rhodies AND river birches (preferably someone in the
Midwest) will jump in here with regard to the advisability of using
fertilizers intended for azaleas on a river birch. I am sure they also
help to acidify the soil but whether they are a good thing for new plants
I don't know. Surely a light dose wouldn't hurt. But I do think you want
to lower your pH.
Bobbi Diehl
Bloomington, IN
zone 5/6
On Mon, 31 May 1999, Denise Holder wrote:
> 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.
