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mad_gardener
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Comments (16)We had a blockage at one point and pulled out tree roots when cleaning. The maple was only feet from the sewer line and it is a old house, so it is not surprising. The new tree will be planted further away from the pipe. I think the other trees on my street are lindens, but I'm so bad at identifying trees. From the bark, it looks like lindens from the pictures I looked at online. Also, I don't jump over these trees, but don't frown either if that makes sense. It isn't an issue the city is offering a tree and I'm happy they ripped out the maple (it scared me with constantly falling large limbs). I'm just going to use the tree as the base for designing the front yard and don't want to find out I based my plan off a horrible tree. Hope that makes sense. I'm just a little confused as some sites classify the these trees as medium trees and others indicate large. Maybe they stay smaller when planted as street trees?...See MoreCan I remove birch tree roots without negatively affecting tree?
Comments (18)So it seems the consensus is that removing these roots, or some of these roots, will have an affect on the tree. It is not clear as to whether removal of all of the roots would have a negative impact. If roots are removed, I can expect that the tree may suffer, but without a doubt, it will be aggressive in its root growth to compensate for the loss. I would find another area to garden in if I had a better one. Native plants have been suggested. But my love is with hostas and, as my mother-in-law used to say, "where there is a will, there is a way!" I think I have decided to remove one, if not two, roots at most. I will initially plant some small hostas with some of them in small spin out bags. We can see what next year brings. When it comes to gardening, I have learned is that one can never really count on one's plan coming to fruition. My hope is that as I move further away from the tree, I will find less roots. But I am not counting on that! As I have found my passion in garden, my property has been a disappointment and a struggle in many ways. But so far I have been up for the challenge. Bill, you mentioned frequent watering is required under birch and maple trees. So true! The area becomes bone dry so quickly. dbarron, I agree that the roots of the birch are very clever. They just know where the moisture is. So watering just the plants doesn't work. We know that now, but we didn't know it in the early stages of growth of this tree. But hostas are not out for the long run! No way! "A really tough spot you have there nhl." Thank you Bill. I gladly accept some empathy in this situation! Ken, I won't forget---water and fertilize the tree along with the plants! I am not sure why you were "wondering more about the fact that your tree looks telephone poled ... i wonder where the root flare is ..." Embothrium, birch trees work with gardens for 15 years! Wish I know that before! As for the other birch tree that appears damaged, I am not so sure that it was the added soil that caused stress to this tree. That tree was mature when we purchased the house 35 years ago. I think it is an aging tree and the ice storm we had several years ago broke some of its branches and stressed it out. (To the right is the white paper birch. To the left is the "damaged" tree. "I find it very unlikely that any municipality would tell property owners they cannot cut down hazard or otherwise failing trees." First of all, the city hires its own workers and they remove city trees on personal property. I don't believe the city considers this tree a hazard. They might consider it a failing tree, but they will not remove it until the decline is more advanced. And when that day comes---get this---I must replace the tree and choose from a limited list of trees of similar size! Those are the rules! Thanks all. You've be very kind to share your thoughts and knowledge....See Moreplant large tree next to old roots of large removed tree?
Comments (11)We have actually done this. The developer of the subdivision planted sycamores on both sides of the street about 10 feet from the curb in the 60's. Ours succumbed to the blight they get and we had it taken down and the stump ground. Of course all the roots were all over the front yard. We have clay soil also. I moved the planting spot in from the street and over from the lot line about 10 feet each way. I bought a willow oak from Home Depot in October of 2001. It was not a big one at all, maybe 10 to 15 feet. Today it is about 55 feet. Be sure to dig the planting hole twice as wide as the root ball, but do not dig it deeper. If you dig it deep and fill in with soft dirt, any water will run past the tree roots and pool at the bottom of the hole. You want the flare to be slightly above ground level. I used those tree rings made out of recycled tires for the first few years, so we didn't have to mow around it. The only problem we had with roots was, as they decayed, mushrooms sprouted where they were. Those are long gone now though....See MoreTree Root Wire Basket. Remove or not to remove?
Comments (22)Natural burlap is often treated with a preservative to increase its longevity. Sometimes it is tinted with a turquoise colorant but many times it is difficult to distinguish from nontreated burlap. For that reason, most horticulturists suggest removal of the burlap from at least the top and sides of the rootball so as to not impede lateral root development at all and to prevent issues with water penetration or wicking. Ideally, you want nothing to impede the healthy establishment of any tree and that includes removing as many wrappings as possible before planting, inspecting the rootball to remove or loosen any circling or girdling roots, planting at the proper depth and not amending individual planting holes. Failing to adhere to any of these recommendations puts the tree at risk. Probably not tomorrow.....need to think in tree time.......but certainly over time. Check any ISA website or .edu publication on tree planting to confirm....See Moremad_gardener
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