PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Ware, George
TI  - Constraints to Tree Growth Imposed by Urban Soil Alkalinity
AID  - 10.48044/jauf.1990.011
DP  - 1990 Feb 01
TA  - Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (AUF)
PG  - 35--38
VI  - 16
IP  - 2
4099  - http://auf.isa-arbor.com/content/16/2/35.short
4100  - http://auf.isa-arbor.com/content/16/2/35.full
SO  - JOA1990 Feb 01; 16
AB  - Soil alkalinity is commonly a limitation to tree growth in urban soils of the Chicago region. Associated chlorosis may sometimes be successfully treated, but longer term modification of the root environment is desirable. Selection and use of trees tolerant of soil alkalinity (calciphytes) are urgent needs. Planning a harmonious tree/site system requires simultaneous consideration of the limitations of both elements. Alkalinization of urban soils from runoff from concrete and limestone surfaces appears to be widespread.