Why a Canadian Oak Struggles in Coastal Ireland: Exposure, Not Salinity or Fertility

Salt Unlikely

3 miles from Atlantic—salinity not an issue.

Would cause lush, soft growth prone to pests/diseases. Not the case here.

Quercus alba needs deep fertile soil and shelter. Wind exposure stunts growth. Unknown limiting factor remains—could be environmental or internal.

On-site inspection needed. No definitive answer without seeing the tree.

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