paul1956
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My beautiful japanese maple has been split by someone landscaping my backyard. here is a picture. I had someone look at it and didn't like their recommendation. I would truly appreciate someone 2nd opinion.
Lumberjack said:We have two Japanese Maples and they are MUCH thicker and vigorus.
* Toronto's a little bit later than MS I think but yeah even so it looks thin, which is a baaaad sign.
the added soil needs to be removed to at LEAST 50% ofthe drip line (75% would be better IMO), there is a lack of trunk flare. I would think that the compaction could be eased with radial trenching.
* THat courtyard is a tough place to work an air spade. I'd fluff up the soil using a pick instead. The need to remove added soil is wholly dependent on the location of the roots; if deep before then yes take it off, if on the surface then a little added soil is good.
It looks like the new hardscape changed the hydrology of the site. If water isnow draining toward the tree and is prevented from draining away, that's a large problem for this sp.
use an additive to stimulate fungal growth. Wouldnt this be a great place for compost tea application also?
*Maybe so; ideal to test the soil that's there, and the added stuff, first. Microorganisms may help; macroorgs too like earthworms
There is bark missing above the crack. The edges of the tear are ragged, trace them with a razor to make the edge of the bark smooth, without cutting into the wood below.
*And be careful not to remove living bark--back off from moist, light-colored tissue.
What damaged the tree?
* Very good question.
let me know how I did on my evaluation)
* B+ :angel:
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