Don’s Expert Answers: i have a spot where no grass will go only weeds but i want to put a shade tree .

Question From: 
Debra in  darley,  melbourne VIC

 

Nature of problem: 
i have a spot where no grass will go only weeds but i want to put a shade tree .

 

Type of Plant (if known): 
weeping willow or some thing similar

 

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): 
none

 

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: 
hard rocky soil

 

How often do you water the plant:
when needed

 

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
it will get full sun all day

 

What type of plant is it:
i wat a shade tree

 

How long since you planted it:
no yet planted

 

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
no yet

 

Is the plant indoors or outdoors: 
outdoors

 

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground: 
ground

 

What other treatments have you given the plant: 
none

Upload photo if available: 

Other Comments: 
I want something that will grow and be drought tolerant

 

Answer: Hi Debra, I really needed a photo to be able to help. Try digging a huge but wide hole. If you can, plant an Agonis flexuosa (WA weeping myrtle). If you can’t dig a hole, plant nothing.  Don