groundcover under bloodgood japanese maple tree
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Comments (0)I've been told by several friends who are more advanced gardeners that myrtle should work. However, two landscapers and a landscaping supply store told me NOTHING will grow under a Japanese maple once summer gets hot and dry unless I water it constantly and then maybe not even then. I understand the reason, but I thought I would ask on this forum if anyone has ever had success growing any ground cover under a bloodgood Japanese maple, and if so what. Thank you....See MoreTransplanting A Bloodgood Japanese Maple
Comments (2)Good luck with your move .... I have posted this before ( Here or at Daves???) ...I tried this with a similar tree last spring and gave up ( the idea that JM's have shallow root systems may be a falacy or relative or depend on the area of the country it is planted but I can tell you mine wasn't WIMPY)... it had such a big root system that I would have had to dig out around it and chain saw the roots some roots were 3-4 or more inches thick and some down two or three or more feet ...after two hours I gave up and trimed the oak tree that was over it and shading it...MUCH EASIER.If I were you and it is in an accessable place and not past the budding stage as b boy has stated.... I'd hire a professional person with a clam shell digger to both dig the tree out and dig the the new hole and take the tree put it in and plant it ... It might cost a hundred or so but unless you are a total masochist and enjoy sweat pain and possibly destroying the tree in the process I'd not attempt it with a shovel.... of course if your tree is not as macho as mine go ahead and try maybe it won't be SO bad ...;>) David...See Moreinherited a Japanese maple (Bloodgood?) what now??
Comments (3)Ninajc, trust your tree! At that size it is established enough to care for itself and sounds like it was doing that quite nicely. The conditions each year are different, which probably accounts for what it does and when, as it acclimates to the weather. If you DO do something soon you may lose it. Why do you feel it needs to be pruned? To me, the graceful shape they develop on their own is beautiful. I thought that was part of the charm of Japanese Maples. My SIL, on the other hand, liked ours so much she planted one in a little garden area right next to the house and keeps it pruned so she can see out the window. The trunk is growing but the top is a perfectly round little meatball shape! I cringe every time I see it. What a waste of a beautiful tree. Sandy...See MoreBloodgood Japanese Maple Die-Off
Comments (14)magpie, thanks so much for looking out for my emotional adjustment and trying to prepare me for the removal of the tree :-) I poked around a garden center on my way home from work earlier and started looking at small trees. Today there is budding on something between half and 2/3 of the tree. I'm guessing it's in pretty much the same state it was in immediately after the event in September, but I want to give it at least another week before stating to cut on it. Was trying to imagine how it will look after the dead parts are cut off but I'm not quite enough of a Jap Maple genius to keep it all in my head. A good chunk of what would be considered the 'main' body of the tree appears dead. Regardless of how strange it looks after the trim. I think it doubtful I'll be giving up on it unless there's another dieoff event. Still, would appreciate suggestions for small trees which primarily add interest....See Moresusanlynne48
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