What fertilizer for Indian Hawthorn for maximum growth?

[Doc]

I just planted some 1.5 quart Indian Hawthorn plants. I'm in Florida - very sandy soil. At the suggestion of the guy in the F&G dept at Home Depot I put some topsoil in the holes for them. I see some new growth but wondering what if anything I can do to maximize/accelerate their growth? We're in the rainy season right now.

Thanks for all input.

[beecrofter]

Very sandy soil is lacking in organic material, keep an inch or so mulch of compost around them.

[symplastless]

Very sandy soil is lacking in organic material, keep an inch or so mulch of compost around them.

Good idea. Also maybe a soil application of microelements with very low nitrogen until you find out more about the plant.

Mulching -

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[Sheldon]

Hmm, most Floridians wish their plantings would grow much more slowly.