Can I grow the Viridis Japanese maple tree near my front portch?
azhaodeal
6 years ago
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Comments (2)I transplanted my Viridis successfully but it was only about 5 ft tall and maybe a inch diameter.. root ball was fairly small.....See MoreMy maple tree wont grow !!!!
Comments (1)What kind of maple is it? Some what appreciate the extra moisture, others may not. That and the sunlight would be two things to look at. Also, be sure it was planted correctly. Some plants show symptoms of incorrect planting much later than others, so much later that some people don't even think of installation as a cause of a problem. Backfilled soil after construction also may have a lot of debris in it and is often of varying quality....See MoreI think my Japanese Maple is dying.
Comments (2)It has heartwood rot so unfortunately is not salvageable. However, that does not mean the tree is going to die tomorrow. Trees with heartwood rot, while a fatal affliction, can live for many years with just an occasional branch die off. It does tend to make the tree less structurally sound and they can become overly prone to breakage or wind damage. The flat brown exterior fungus, known as a conk or shelf or bracket fungus, is a classic indicator of heartwood rot. With a tree that appears to have multiple trunks or very low branching, it is hard to determine just from the photos what else you need to do to preserve the tree for as long as possible. Or if it is so far gone it should be removed promptly. Bringing in a certified arborist for at least a hazard consultation at this point would be helpful....See MoreWhat can I grow under my maple tree?
Comments (43)gardengal48, I am aware you are a frequent poster and are very knowledgeable in horticulture. I was just trying to say that Sweet Woodruff has been one of the plants that has been controlled by roots in my garden, and I like it very much. I know that each garden is unique and will offer different challenges. Many forum members have asked advice regarding planting under "mature" maple trees or other trees with lots of surface roots. I have to wonder what size tree is being talked about. I think there is a lot of difference if you are planting under a juvenile maple tree, a young "mature" maple tree (that has merely attained about half of its mature height) or a fully "mature" maple tree that has grown to its expected size. And then I think there is a difference between how close you plant to the tree....See Moreazhaodeal
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