*help me* We just bought a house and I was happy to see two Japanese Maple(JP) trees, one about 7 feet and the other thick trunk but shorter. I asked a family friend to please assist in digging out two Japanese maples. I would have been right there next to them while working but my neice had to catch the bus so by the time I made it back too late...not only did they dig out the JPs by root but they took a chainsaw to it...a very huge misunderstanding, when I said i wanted to get them out of there...i meant the ground! but neglected to say so I can replant them. these kids knew nothing about this tree and how long it took to grow them. They offered to replace them but they also have no clue... I have two tree stumps with a good amount of the roots still good...if I replanted the root base, is there a slim chance...that it might in time come back?? or am I wishing on a star??
Angelisa, I'm so sorry, that's an awful story. The kids must feel terrible, and of course they could never replace them exactly. If the stumps are substantial enough they will sprout, but it will be a long time (and a lot of pruning) before you've got anything to look at. If I were you, I'd visit forum member amazingmaples who is close to seattle, honestly the pricing looks pretty reasonable and he's got big trees. Good luck. -E
Thanks yes, I felt bad at first though in the end more for him and his awkward situation--he was really trying to impress. Told him it was mutual fault and we called it good. When we moved in, my husband just wanted to cut them down anyway, but once he heard how much the mature ones go for...he wasn't thrilled to hear about the mishap either :D all lessons learned and taking it in stride. I did replant the stumps in a good area, we'll see what happens. should I water them more now for the first week or so?? we live in Seattle but the forecast is sun for a few days anyway. thx for the tip - I'll check out amazingmaples forum once I get our pond running and a couple more projects done. On a good note...I'm putting together my Japanese garden I've been dreaming of -- ...so what do you know about Koi ;) later guys - have a good day!!
