Cutting roots on the spherical maple - is that possible?

Cutting roots on the spherical maple - is that possible?

Root pruning not without a crown pruning - how to do it right

From the fifth year of standing, a spherical maple has taken root well. The majority of the root strands extend just below the surface of the earth. Only a few roots reach a depth of 100 to 120 cm. The roots close to the surface leave little room for underplanting. How to solve the problem:

  • Expose no more than a third of the offending roots and cut them off
  • Cover again with garden soil at the previous level and water thoroughly
  • Cut back the crown in proportion to the removed root mass

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Taking into account the strong flow of sap that accompanies every cut on the globe maple, the measure should take place in early autumn. Choose a date in September or October with dry and overcast weather. At this point, with the leaf fall, a short period of sap dormancy sets in, which keeps the stress level for your spherical maple at a low level.

Roots under the lawn - cover them decoratively instead of cutting them

In the middle of the lawn, a spherical maple stands out in the front garden. When mowing the lawn, home gardeners often struggle with the shallow roots that extend just below the surface. Anyone who uses scissors to cut off troublesome roots is not yet familiar with the following options for solving the problem:

  • Remove the lawn from the tree grate in the diameter of the crown
  • Cover the free area with humus and a thin layer of bark mulch or pine bark
  • Alternatively, lay grass grids on the tree grate

A decorative and natural solution is the underplanting of the spherical maple. Ground cover, such as foam blossom (Tiarella cordifolia) or elven flower (Epimedium rubrum) combine perfectly with the roots of an Acer platanoides globosum and thrive in the penumbra of the foliage crown.

Tips

You can save your spherical maple the stress of root pruning if you keep a sufficient distance when planting. We recommend a distance of at least 200 cm from paved paths or the terrace. The distance to a wall should be 300 to 400 cm, unless the crown is regularly trimmed.