Re: Silver Maple
- Subject: Re: Silver Maple
- From: R* W*
- Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2001 21:15:43 -0400
Rich,
I agree completely about the extent of the feeder roots. From my experience, it
is the hair roots that encroach upon the crown of a hosta with a strangling
choke hold. I terraced a portion of my property around the maple. In the
spring, I can "peel" the whole surface (would anybody like a demonstration)
before the leaves start to open. The sad part is a maple can replace whatever
is removed 3 times over per season.
Ray
HoroRL@aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 4/22/01 21:00:07 Eastern Daylight Time,
> wie1086@oh.verio.com writes:
>
> << he hair roots are in the top 2-3" of soil. This would lead me in the
> direction that any protection must come up above the surface a small amount.
> >>
>
> Hi, Ray:
>
> The Silver Maple roots extend 150-200'. I have several raised beds that are
> loaded with the silver maples roots. They grew up threw the entire 4'x12'
> bed.
>
> Your approach sounds the way to go.
>
> Hostally,
>
> Rich
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