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2. I agree.

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #1)

Wed May 15, 2013, 01:59 PM

May 2013

I have a Norway Maple that volunteered about 20 years ago. Now it is 6 inches across and drops huge leaves like a carpet every fall.

So I just planted a Connell Red Apple to replace it.

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I have a silver maple tree growing too close to my shed... [View all] LaydeeBug May 2013 OP

They are, kind of. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2013 #1

I agree. postulater May 2013 #2

Aw, just move the shed. Scuba May 2013 #3

They aren't great trees for homeowners TygrBright May 2013 #4

Thank you, and THANKS EVERYONE. I think I want some dwarf fruit trees anyway. LaydeeBug May 2013 #5

If it's a large, established tree, get some professional help. TygrBright May 2013 #6

It's only about siz feet high at this point. The chainsaw can handle it. lol nt LaydeeBug May 2013 #7