Pinanga Coronata in sandy conditions

[Cocoa Beach Jason]

Looking through old posts I have seen advice that P. Coronata hates sandy conditions. I have also seen others say it does fine in sandy conditions. Anyone having success in sandy conditions? Please describe. And those who have had bad experiences in sand, what do you surmise was why? Drainage too quick? Dried out? 

I planted one in a semi shade position. Living on a barrier island about 1/4 mile from the beach I can't escape my sandy conditions without drastic amendments. The spot has been improved over the last couple of years through mulching. I also put a little garden soil mixed with native soil in the planting hole. But by and large, the spot is probably best described as semi-sandy in the immediate hole and sandy outside a few feet from the trunk. It will get lots of reclaimed water supplemental irrigarion in that spot. I'm hoping for the best. 

Edited October 2, 2016 by Cocoa Beach Jason

[Cocoa Beach Jason]

[Josh-O]

looks perfect!

[Cocoa Beach Jason]

22 hours ago, Josh-O said:

looks perfect!

Thanks but I just planted them out so time will tell if they can handle my dirt. Since after the photo I went heavy on the mulch. I have had them in pots in shade for the last six months or so. I'm still hopefully optimistic that someone will chime in with anecdotal evidence that they can handle sandy conditions. 

[Eric in Orlando]

They will grow fine in sandy soil as long as they get water. It really helps to keep a good layer of mulch on them too. They might yellow up a bit but easily corrected with fertilizer.

I planted one a couple years ago when I moved to Altamonte Springs. The soil is very loose, poor sand.I keep it irrigated and use fallen leaves and grass clippings for mulch and it has grown well.

[dmc]

How's she doing ?