Planting October Glory Maple After Cottonwood Removal

Replanting a Shade Tree in an Old Stump Site

Replacing a cottonwood removed 6–7 years ago with an October Glory maple. Root killer used on stump 5–6 years ago.

Dig hole 2× root ball width and equal depth.
Backfill with native soil amended with compost (50/50).
Mulch 3 inches deep, kept off trunk.
Water every 3 days for 2 months, then weekly through first growing season (1 inch per week).

No special pretreatment required. The maple will thrive with proper planting and watering.

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