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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Choice of a fruit tree / shrub on a slope in San Diego (PQ)
« on: April 08, 2024, 06:35:44 PM »
I live in PQ, and my backyard is a north-facing 2:1 granite slope with a little soil (DG + leaf litter) on top. Old trees hold the soil from sliding down, so I can only replace them one by one. One of the old trees blew over, so I have a spot near the rear fence to plant something. I have a ton of plants in pots (species of Eugenia, Psidium, Annona; papaya, white sapote, persimmon, etc.). Which one would do best at that location? It's somewhat protected when shorter than 6 ft, but exposed to the wind when taller than 6ft. It never freezes here, at least so far.
Thanks in advance!!!
- What fruit-tree is best suited for this location?
- How thoroughly should I remove the (part rotten) roots of the old tree? I was thinking of using what's left of it as a source of nutrients, but I never tried that before. I can't really dig a hole through granite bedrock, I'm not a Hobbit.
- What SoCal fruit trees are best able to hold on to the rocky slope with their roots, so they don't blow over?
Thanks in advance!!!