Caliche soil is one of the biggest obstacles for newly planted trees in San Antonio. This dense, chalky layer sits just below the surface on many properties and makes it difficult for young roots to establish.
Because caliche drains poorly, water can pool right where a young tree's roots need it to soak in, and roots often struggle to push through the layer at all. A tree that looks healthy at planting can become stunted or stressed within a year or two if the planting hole wasn't properly prepared.
Texas Tree Authority breaks up the caliche layer, amends the soil, and selects species suited to these conditions when planting new trees. It's a step that's easy to overlook but makes a real difference in whether a new tree thrives.
If a recently planted tree on your property isn't establishing well, caliche soil could be part of the reason.
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Photo of exposed caliche soil from a planting job, paired with a shot of a newly planted tree on the same property for context.
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