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Growing Maple Trees


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June 20, 2008

maple tree seedlingI pulled this maple tree seedling from one of my outdoor potted plants this morning and thought it might be of interest to those who might want to share it with their children, as it illustrates perfectly how seeds become plants.

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By Marie from West Dundee, IL

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May 23, 2016

I had to cut down a small maple tree. It was growing too close to a retaining wall. I hadn't gotten around to removing the stump. After a hard rain, I noticed several water sprouts had grown up from the base of the stump. The leaves on the sprouts were alive with colors usually found in autumn rather than spring.

fall colors on maple tree water spouts in May

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November 26, 2018

I live in Brazil Campo Grande, MS (south central region) where the climate is equivalent to south Texas. Here the summers are warm and humid (19ºc 68ºf to 29ºc 84ºf) the winters are dry and cool (4ºc 38ºf to 25ºc 77ºf). The seasons are not so defined here. In late winter we can have very hot temperatures, reaching 36ºC degrees and 2 months without rain (August and September). I really love autumn leaf colors, but here we don't have these kind of trees. I have some maple tree seedlings Japanese, red, silver, and sugar maple. They're 1.5m (4ft) high. I heard that maples need snow to grow well. Is it true? Do you think they will survive here? Will the leaves change color?


I already planted other similar trees like red oak, white oak, liquidambar, and plane tree and they are growing kinda well here.

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November 26, 20180 found this helpful

Most of the folks on this site are in the US so we probably won't be able to help as much as we would like.

I can tell you from experience, maples, while lovely trees, have roots that can cause massive damage to homes and sidewalks, so be very, very careful where you plant these lovely trees.

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When I moved into my home I had almost a dozen maples of various kinds and ages and all had to be removed by the 10th year as they had started pushing on my foundation, broke into my sewer line and totally uprooted my sidewalk. We spent thousands of dollars in repairs and tree removal.

I miss them. They were home to many birds, squirrels and such, but their roots are a nightmare and my home was suffering.

Just my two cents worth about the trees!

That all said, you may want to talk to your local agriculture school and see what they recommend for planting in your country.

Post back what you learn!! Thanks for asking. Sorry that I could not have been of more help!

 
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April 23, 2009

Last fall I was given little shoots of some red maple trees. They all have a great root base established now, however, they are very tiny, some are less than a foot tall. My concern is we live in a very open area with a lot of wind. Should I continue growing them in small flower pots until they grow a little more, or should I transplant them now.

Hardiness Zone: 5a

By kimberly from Monroe, MI

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April 24, 20090 found this helpful

We bought some very small bare root trees last year and planted them then. I staked them because we get some high winds also.

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I tied them with strips of nylon net in several places. They're doing fine now and growing already.

 

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April 29, 20090 found this helpful

Like Glenn's Mom said, I think you can plant them now as long as you stake them.

 
November 22, 20150 found this helpful

No baby them longer.

 
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July 10, 2010

We have had no rain at all in Maryland for three weeks. I have a 25 year old maple tree that has bunches of leaves that are turning like they are going to die. I soaked the tree about two days ago, but it doesn't seem to have helped. I am worried I will lose the tree. Any suggestions would be welcome.


Betty

Hardiness Zone: 7a

By Betty from Abingdon, MD

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July 14, 20100 found this helpful

Trees in a prolonged drought will be distressed and drop their leaves early. It helps them to conserve what water they can get. A 25 year old tree should have reasonably deep roots so it should be able to access deep water. It should be ok next year as long as the drought doesn't go on too long or happen too often. If you do water , really really soak it to avoid bringing the roots to the surface but I it sounds as if you know that anyway We're getting this problem too, it hurts to look at them. Best of luck.

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Marg from England.

 
July 14, 20100 found this helpful

Marg.
Thank you so much for your answer. I really appreciate it. We have had 3 days of rain in the last 4 days so I think the worst is over. As you said it hurts to look at those bunches of brown leaves.
Betty from Abingdon, MD

 
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June 11, 2010

Something nipped the top off my prized red maple seedling that I brought from my mom's house and planted last year. Since the main "trunk" (1/4 or 3/8 inch in diameter) was snapped off about one foot off the ground, the seedling has sprouted several very healthy side branches, the largest emanating from approximately 1 inch above the ground level.

Should I worry about the future full-grown tree trunk being weak and susceptible to splitting because of this situation? My mom has passed away and it would be difficult for me to get another seedling from the maple tree where she used to live, but if this one is ultimately doomed to have a weak trunk, should I not waste my time on it?

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Hardiness Zone: 7a

By Harriett from northwest AR

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June 12, 20100 found this helpful

I would leave it alone for a couple of years and let it recover and then prune some of the side branches. The new leader will become stronger. I would prune the broken part even so the tree can heal itself. Maples are tough.

 

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When you prune it leave one branch. It will become a tree. I have done this with maples & other trees. I prune in the fall, good luck.

 
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August 29, 2015

I have many maple trees around my house. A lot of the leaves have spores on the leaves and the leaves are very sticky. The sap is all over my deck and my house.

When we are outside our clothes get sticky. Why is this happening? It has never been like this before.

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May 23, 2010

When does a harlequin maple produce it's seeds?

Hardiness Zone: 5b

By Barbara from Fitchburg, MA

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May 26, 20100 found this helpful

Harlequin maple is a form of Norway maple. But the source I checked said "plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed." Sorry! It doesn't sound like you can propagate this from seed.

 
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May 30, 2017

Maple leaves turning color is a sign of the arrival of autumn. However, if your maple's leaves are turning early, it may be a sign of distress.

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This is a page about maple tree losing its leaves early.

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May 26, 2017

The sugar maple, red maple, and black maple trees are the source of the sap that is used to make delicious maple syrup. This is a page about which varieties of maple trees produce sap for making syrup?

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