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Evaluate below ground characteristics
Many plantings fail because soil characteristics are either improperly evaluated or even ignored. Important soil attributes that affect tree selection are pH, drainage, depth, salinity, distance to the water table, and rooting space restrictions. Below, each link provides detailed information about relevant aspects of soil analysis when evaluating a site for tree planting.
Evaluation Procedures:
- Identify and save good soil
- Prevent soil compaction
- Implications of not planning
- Collect soil samples for testing
