Question do silver maple and sugar maples cross?
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What to do with my Sugar Maples?
Comments (55)Alabammatreehugger, I do agree with you if the suggested oak and beech were planted in the wrong micro-climate, they could suffer from molds and or leaf bleaching. But in relation to nrwv's reported situation: the North Carolina tree evaluation list indicates that there are some good English oak cultivar specimans growing in the state. The cultivar specifically mentioned is the 'Crimson Spire' (15' wide spreader English Oak cultivar.) The NC tree evaluation report did mention that some of these english oaks suffer damage from Japanese beetles, but isn't the Bayer brand systemic treatment for trees and shrubs an affective treatment to prevent such damage. I have used that systemic treatment on many of my trees and shrubs, and it has protected them from such infestions. The Bayer brand Systemic treatment is easy to apply; and after the intial treatment, the trees only need to be retreated with it once in the early fall of each following year, thereafter. Further more, if the Oaks are planted on the east side of those red tips which are growing on the west side of the driveway, then the oaks would get the benefit of morning and midday sun to help dry the morning dew: they would also get the benefit of afternoon shade cast onto them by those tall red tips, resulting in the trees being protected from the hot sun in the hottest part of the summer day. Also, the Purple leaf beeches surely would benefit from the afternoon shade which those tall red tips growing only 5 feet west of them would be providing. Then, at various times in the summer the beeches could even get some morning sun shade provided by the oaks, especially if those oaks were planted just east of the beeches and staggered a little just to the north or south of each purple leaf beech; as I first suggested planting them. In light of the micro climate situation as the trees planted the way I suggested would encounter, I have a little trouble imagining how the beech leaves will be over exposed to fading light or how the oaks will not be benefited by the morning sun helping to dry their leaves. The drying dynamic I am thinking of to benefit the english oak cultivars is similar to the mold and black spot preventive benefits roses obtain when they are growing in a micro-climate, which receives morning sun and afternoon shade. Also, just like when people avoid watering such mold suceptable plants in the late afternoon or early evening, when there is not enough time for the sun to dry the rose's foliage....See MoreMoving Sugar Maple and Replacing with Smaller Maple
Comments (13)since i like to garden under my trees .... and hate surface roots.. i would get rid of the maple in its entirety .... [i dont really care about the lawn either way, it just wouldnt be in my equation] and then move one of the oaks into the front yard ... i add this just so you will think outside the box of the parameters you have listed ... no linear thinking here ... even better.. i would just leave the 10 footers in back.. they are getting a bit large to move with complete success.. and secure a new oak for the front ... also.. on your .6 acre lot .... just how far from the house are we contemplating a 50 to 100 foot tree??? what tree you plant... to reach over your beloved house might be more important that some of your other variables .... when we subtract the house and garage from the .6 ... what are we left with .. 50 by 50 feet of front yard???? just consider all that .... or what everyone else said ... you must allow for all the variables.. not just the maple loving lemmings .. lol ... obviously i have no vested interest in what you opt for ... just trying to get you to think it all out .... good luck ken...See MoreGrafting Sugar Maple onto Silver Maple
Comments (3)I don't know about compatibility but it shouldn't be hard to find sugar maple seedlings. Look for forestry seedlings from state government run forestry departments. Now is the season to get them. Unfortunately, now is not the time to graft them. Wait until they are dormant again. During spring the rootstock will be growing actively and sap could flood and kill the graft union. summer grafting is possible but more difficult, That will give you a season to pot up and grow your new seedlings a little. And try as many seeds as you can get. They will not be clones, but still come from this seemingly sentimental specimen. If you grow enough you will find one you like, maybe better than the parent....See MoreYoung sugar maple pruning questions
Comments (21)I'd remove the right fork in the second picture immediately. While it is a strong joint as already pointed out, it's too low on the tree for my liking. I prefer my trees to have a single trunk until at least head height or just above. And more importantly, if left to grow, it will likely prevent that straighter, center, natural leader from developing branches on that side of the tree. Think of it as "hogging the sunlight" as it continues its vigorous growth. I'd then cut the other two remaining large branches back a couple feet to slow them down. Those can be removed at a later time once the tree has begun to develop more branching on the current leader. How tall was the tree when planted? If it was a seedling or short whip, that is a remarkable amount of growth for only 4 years. Which leads me to not worry that much about stunting growth with what I have recommended to prune off above. Plus, in my opinion, any loss in vigor is an acceptable trade-off for pruning to create a fuller-looking young tree with better shape, better branching. As Embothrium has suggested, you should try to find a pruning manual with good illustrations to help you out on your future tree trimming....See MoreHuggorm
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