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Planting Japanese Maple in Clay Soil with Hardpan

Hole Preparation and Drainage for Japanese Maple in Heavy Soil

Three feet depth is sufficient. Dig hole twice root ball width, same depth. Plant at root ball level. Backfill with good topsoil, mulch. A downspout drain pipe 1 ft away is not a problem if pipes are intact. Build up soil at foundation, use gutters to divert water.

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