japanese maple near the pond...

Started by phillyofish, Jul 31 2010 12:48 AM

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#1 phillyofish

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Posted 31 July 2010 - 12:48 AM

I got a japanese maple from lowes on clearance. Anyone have any concerns with roots if planted near the pond? I got a osakazuki sunset, it grows 15-20ft tall. it needs some TLC. but I think it will be worth the time.

#2 addy1

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Posted 31 July 2010 - 04:23 AM

A friend of mine has a bunch of japanese maples near his pond, he has had no issues with roots.

Link to how to do our pond via a live feed, if it is down, it is probably because I am out there working............lol
http://www.gardenpon...0929#entry90929

Here is a link to a page full of free pond calculators: (excel spread sheet calculators)
http://www.garden-po...calculators.htm

A good read on pond water chemistry
http://users.vcnet.c...H2Oquality.html

My pond still a work in progress:
http://www.gardenpon...10-a-t5885.html
The build: pond showcase
http://www.gardenpon...pond-t8233.html

Live every day as if it is your last, enjoy it to the fullest, because one day it will sure will be.

#3 phillyofish

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Posted 31 July 2010 - 05:04 AM

Thanks Addy. got it for $5. no leaves...about 8Ft, but still green

#4 addy1

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Posted 01 August 2010 - 01:19 AM

Great nurse it to health, love the tlc area of the nursery. I am always rescuing plants.

#5 hewhoisatpeace

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Posted 03 August 2010 - 01:25 PM

Japanese maples, as a rule, do not have an invasive or aggressive root system. That said, if it is a liner pond, this is not really an issue anyway. Good luck, these trees are worth some effort.