planting under maple tree

14 years ago

Hi everyone

I have read a few different blog on opinions of planting under Norway maples, but I have to try. We have a very large, 50 year old Norway maple in our front yard. The roots are grass covered but visible. Can I build up with soil around the trunk (not letting the soil actually come into contact with the trunk) and plant hostas and other shade plants there? I was hoping that given the age of the tree, I wouldn't have to worry about killing it.

Thanks

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Frankie_in_zone_7
14 years ago
Lots of prior posts and opinions on the Tree forum.
Embothrium
14 years ago
Bare ground is usual under these here, where it gets quite dry after early July. Try laying down a layer of loose, well aerated soil over the roots and planting your flowers or ground-cover in that - as always, mulching afterward. Expect a possible struggle, with the planting maybe being defeated by the tree over time.

Might be a lot easier to leave things as they are under the tree, and do some additional planting elsewhere on the property.
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