We have a 7" DBH silver maple growing within 15 feet of our septic leech field, and was told by the guy who pumps our tank that this probably isn't such a good idea. I checked online and sure enough, Silver and red maples are not recommended for this area due to the extensive and invasive roots...
http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/envirohort/426-617/426-617.html
While those two types fo maples should specifically be avoided, are there other types of maples that have less intrusive roots that might be more appropriate for this area? In particular I am thinking of Schwedler (sp?), but I'm open to any other possibilities too if they exist. But, I'd prefer having no tree over installing root barriers. Also, none of the trees listed as "better choices" at the above link interest me for that area. Thanks.
http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/envirohort/426-617/426-617.html
While those two types fo maples should specifically be avoided, are there other types of maples that have less intrusive roots that might be more appropriate for this area? In particular I am thinking of Schwedler (sp?), but I'm open to any other possibilities too if they exist. But, I'd prefer having no tree over installing root barriers. Also, none of the trees listed as "better choices" at the above link interest me for that area. Thanks.