Trees for sandy soil in zone 6 Michigan

13 years ago

What flowering trees will do well in a slightly acidic (not sure the exact pH) sandy loam type soil over on the west coast of Michigan?? Thank you for your help.

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krycek1984
13 years ago
Pretty much anything. LOL.
whaas_5a
13 years ago
The funny thing is that is pretty much right on, lots of folks would like that type of soil.

Plug in your hot buttons (ie require sandy soil tolerance) and it will give you some good suggestions.

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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
13 years ago
you local county soil conservation district or AG office would be a good place to start ...

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ken

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Trees for sandy soil in zone 6 Michigan

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