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Recovery Prospects for a Silver Maple After Severe Root Loss

Fertilization to Support a Traumatized Silver Maple

An 18-month-old root severing (cut to 10-12 ft radius) causes ongoing stress: small, thin leaves. Fertilize with 10-6-4 at 3-5 lbs per inch trunk diameter (at 4.5 ft). Spread under dripline, split applications, water in. Expect continued stress signs; full recovery may take years.

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