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We removed a large Maple tree two years ago and now want to put a crepe myrtle in the same spot. The root was ground up to about two feet down...would this cause a problem for the crepe myrtle roots or would they be able to penetrate the old root system by now?
If you can dig a hole big enough to properly plant the crape myrtle, it should be fine. The maple roots might still be decomposing so they might be drawing some nitrogen - if that seems to be a problem then a little low nitrogen fertilizer will help (best applied in Spring).
If you can dig a hole big enough to properly plant the crape myrtle, it should be fine. The maple roots might still be decomposing so they might be drawing some nitrogen - if that seems to be a problem then a little low nitrogen fertilizer will help (best applied in Spring).
I agree it should do fine as long as you can dig a good sized hole for it. Crape myrtles are tough and don't need a lot of water or fertilizer, just lots of sun. I'd go with a light fertilizer out in the drip zone for the same reason as well but once the tree seems established it isn't needed.
I agree it should do fine as long as you can dig a good sized hole for it. Crape myrtles are tough and don't need a lot of water or fertilizer, just lots of sun. I'd go with a light fertilizer out in the drip zone for the same reason as well but once the tree seems established it isn't needed.
^^^^This and make sure most of the undecomposed wood chips are removed and replaced with good soil. As much as you can remove.
And, maple roots don't die easily and may sprout out again, and if they do they will be taking food and moisture from the soil. To prevent that, I'd make sure all the lateral (probably shallow) roots of the maple have been removed.
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