Japanese maple help
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LittleLebowski
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So that's that red thing in my yard. I'm right up the road from you, dude. Sorry I can't help with your question...
Blane McGlothlin
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What do you mean red thing in your yard?
LittleLebowski
ArboristSite Guru
I meant the same tree type in my yard that I had no idea what it was.
It looks like a mechanical scar that occurred a few years ago to me. Even if it was a canker there is nothing you can do about it.
It could be Roundup damage on young nursery stock.
It's history. I'd plant something else nearby to take it's place but not cut it down until it falls over.
LittleLebowski
ArboristSite Guru
Stupid question from a stupid person; even though it has new leaves, it can't be propped up and saved?
It is planted too deep. If you want to try to save it fix the planting depth first. Keep it watered late in the summer when things dry out. I don't think it is unreasonable to think that tree will be around for a while. If it was a large tree with that much of its circumference damaged, you'd have to start thinking about whether it will be structurall sound in a few years. That is not really a concern with this tree.
Blane McGlothlin
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You don't need to transplant it, just remove soil so the root collar is at ground level. Haw far? However far the soil is mounted over it. It may only be an inch below the mulch or it may be 6" below grade. If it is that deep, it try to lift the whole root ball...not an easy task!
It's a small japanese maple, it isn't going to get much larger. I don't think it's putting any pressure on the foundation.
Like BC said, it is not going to hurt the foundation. Having said that, it is probably too close for the long-term, but transplanting is stressful, and I don't think that tree needs any more stress at this point.
Blane McGlothlin
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Thank you all for the replies! It is much appreciated!
Just for clarification, it's about 3' tall and and the trunk is about 2" in diameter, right? Tough to tell without something for comparison and people's perspective will change depending on size.
