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Mon, Feb 18, 13 at 10:54
| I have Acacia salicina and saligna trees. I have read that Acacias are not supposed to be fertilized. The ground is not amended and I am worried that they are not getting enough nutrients. Do you fertilize your Acacia trees ? |
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| No need to fertilize acacia trees. They are in the legume (bean) family and are able to 'make' nitrogen through a symbiotic relationship with a bacteria in the soil. They are very well adapted to our soils and shouldn't need any additional fertilizer. I never fertilize mine. FYI, per studies at U of A the soil does not need to be amended to trees. shrubs or groundcovers. |
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- Posted by grant_in_arizona USDA Z9 Scottsdale A (My Page) on Tue, Feb 19, 13 at 17:05
| Yup, I agree with AZtreelvr as usual, I wouldn't fertilize them either. They're fun trees for sure! Good luck and keep us posted. Happy gardening! |
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- Posted by enderwiggin30 none (My Page) on Thu, Feb 21, 13 at 0:36
| Thanks. They are from moon valley nurseries and 10 feet tall.. Hope they will grow into the soil around them. Is there a nursery that sells mesquite trees 5 gallon type. |
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