Not only does a stately crown with beautiful leaves grow on the maple tree. The tree is also known for strong root spread. Here you can find out what sets them apart and what you need to know about them.
How do maple roots spread in the garden?
The maple root spread is wide and deep in most species, such as heartroots, with some of the roots also growing above ground. The spread can lead to problems such as damaged pipes or pressure on house walls. A root barrier can be used to reduce these problems.
What kind of roots spread under the maple tree?
Most maple species areHeartroots The Japanese maple is an exception here. This variety is one of the shallow-rooted varieties. Heartroots combine deep-growing roots with broad root spread. The strong root strands form a kind of heart-shaped knot directly under the tree, from which the name heart root is derived.
What problems can arise from root propagation?
The roots of the maple candamage pipes, put pressure on house walls anddig up paving The roots can also damage other plants in the area dig up the water. If you want to avoid problems like these, you should limit the maple's root spread.
How do I limit the spread of maple roots?
When planting the maple, place aRoot Barrier. Since the root spread of the heart root does not reach as deep as the root system of a deep-rooted plant, you do not have to dig as deep in this case. Pay attention to these tips when setting the root barrier:
- Use non-decomposing material (geotextile) as a root barrier.
- Maintain a thickness of at least 2 mm.
- Set root barrier 50 to 60 cm deep.
- Line the planting pit completely and allow the root barrier to protrude 10 cm above the ground.
How far away should the maple be from houses?
Basically, you should plant the maple at least a goodhalf crown width away from house walls. In this case, calculate the crown width that the maple will reach when fully grown. Since the tree's massive roots can exert strong pressure on house walls, this minimum distance is urgently necessary.
Do maple roots spread above ground?
Part of the maple roots are also visibleabove ground On the one hand, this type of root spread is also advantageous. In any case, it looks visually appealing on a large maple tree. On the other hand, these roots are also small tripping hazards. Especially when the roots meander along a garden path or extend beyond the border of your own garden, problems or even possible claims for damages can arise. You should keep both of these in mind when choosing the location.
Tip
Pot planting also possible
Since heartroots do not grow as far down as deep-roots, you can also keep many types of maple in a pot or cultivate a bonsai with them.
