What kind of soil is needed to grow conifer trees?
Believe it or not, that’s kind of a tricky question. A general answer to your question would be a soil that is moist and well drained. However, that only tells part of the story. You see, there are many types (species) of conifer. If you look, you can find a type of conifer for every type of soil. Some conifers grow only on sandy, well drained soils. Some only on soils that are wet most of the year. It’s also important to find a soil with the right pH balance (pH tells whether the soil is acidic or basic). But, the best answer really is a suggestion. Select the specific type of conifer you would like to plant (or study) and contact your local extension agent or local Real Tree grower to see if that type of tree will work well with the soil in your area!
