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Typical graph for Sand (tree soil) 1
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TYPICAL CROP TYPES
Sand (Tree soil) 1 is mostly used for landscap-ing. The most suitable plants will be shrubs and ever- greens such as lavenders, Russian sage, giant allium, hibiscus, mimosas, eucalyptus.
Composition
Characteristics
Tree soil is a sub-classification of sand soil - pre- dominantly composed of sand, and low levels of silt (>10%) and clay (1%).
Tree soils are characterized by grain sizes of 0.05 to 2mm, mostly composed of sand, low to medium fertility, medium to fast drainage rates, tending to hold fewer nutrients.
Clay (<1%) Silt (11%)Sand (83%)Org. matter (5.7%)
Common trendsGraphs will show high peaks between irrigations and medium to fast drainage rates. The soil requires frequent irrigation.
Sand (tree soil) 1
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