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Planting Crimson King Maple Near Emerald Ash Borer Stump

13" diameter EAB-killed ash to be removed and burned. Want to plant Crimson King maple beside stump.

Root Zone Reality

13" tree: dense root mat 5–7 ft radius in top 2 ft. Planting beside stump = difficult digging. Expect significant roots to cut at 5–7 ft out. Further = easier.

Recommendation

Plant 5–7 ft from old stump. Cut encountered roots. New tree will establish in less competitive soil.

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