The heart-shaped root system makes the globe maple one of the most flexible plants in terms of soil conditions and water and nutrient supply. However, the storage organs of these trees can cause pavement damage. You can find out why this is the case and what you can do about it here.
How do I prevent pavement damage caused by maple roots?
Maintain at least 2 meters distance between maple maple and paved areas. Consider the root system, which is similar in size to the tree's crown. Root barriers or root guides can help prevent damage and direct roots away from the pavement.
How do the roots of the maple maple spread?
The ball maple is aheart root,whose radix is hemispherical spreading. It is typical for this tree that some of the roots extend deep into the earth. Others meander just below the surface and sometimes even appear above it. Therefore, when planting, care should be taken to ensure there is sufficient distance from buildings and paved areas.
How much space do the roots of the maple maple need?
The storage system of the ball maple has aboutas much volume as the he althy crown of the tree. Depending on the location, the main root mass with the fine roots is in the upper area. This contributes significantly to the water and nutrient supply.
At the same time, the roots anchor the maple tree firmly in the ground and ensure that the tree cannot tip over in a storm.
What distance should the maple tree be from the pavement?
So that the surface roots do not lift and damage the road surface, you should not be less than aminimum distance of two meters from paved surfaces. Since a fully grown maple maple can have a crown diameter of up to 600 centimeters and therefore develops an equally extensive root system, it is recommended to maintain a distance of even four meters.
What to do if the roots cause pavement damage?
In this case you canthink about a root pruning. However, this should only take place under the following conditions:
- The ball maple is at least five years old.
- Always shorten the roots in autumn.
- Cut no more than a third of the total length.
- Choose a cool, overcast but dry day for this work.
- The crown should be cut back in the same proportion as the storage organs.
Can a root barrier keep the globe maple under control?
Root barriers are useful when planting the globe maple, as these systems guide theroots away from paved areas. In order to still give the wood enough space for To allow the storage organs to spread, the barrier, which is at least four millimeters thick, is placed at a distance of two to three meters.
Aspecial root guide works even better. This has pronounced longitudinal ribs, which guide the horizontally growing roots vertically downwards. This type of root barrier also ensures better stability for the tree.
Tip
No loosening of the soil around the maple maple
Due to the root system running close to the ground, you should never plant a ball maple within a paved area. This also applies if a certain area of open ground is intended for the tree. The spreading roots would inevitably lift the tar or the laid stones.
