Girth of the Maple I believe is tearing up our home's foundation (we are on slab). It is approximately 25-30 ft from facade of house in center, and about 32" wide (not total girth). My husband is arguing with me about the damage it is causing, although in the spring we paid $1800 to remove another on the other side that was throwing all our doors off kilter interior and exterior front door, and pulling up our brand new kitchen floors, that incidentally all settled back down approx. 2 weeks after its removal. God send! Please help give details as to where I can prove this is a problem. It seems not enough that the roots have already torn up paver sidewalks and stone patio in the last 4 yrs and still going. It also, (the remaining Maple) is only 15 feet from our private well.
I do think the situation as described would require expertise in either or both a building contractor and arborist.
Damage to a home, it's foundation and well from tree roots would be a serious problem and I would address it sooner then later.
Here are a couple of links with some general information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/problem-tree-roots.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/trees-with-invasive-roots.htm
I have what looks to be a white mush or sap coming from a young coral bark maple tree. Can you tell me what to do about it? All of my other miniature maples are looking good but this one.
Check these articles to see if you can identify the problem:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/maple/maple-tree-oozing-sap.htm
https://extension.psu.edu/pests/plant-diseases/all-fact-sheets/wetwood-or-slime-flux
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/wetwood-bleeding-trees.htm
Is it easier to use seed or cuttings for a maple tree? The tree is full of red seed right now.
Both are viable options. For rooting a cutting, you will need to have rooting hormone on hand (though you might have some success without it). To grow from seed, you will need to first make sure the seeds are mature, then do the extra step of cold stratification. Here's how:
http://maple.dnr.cornell.edu/kids/reproduction.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/maple/growing-maple-trees.htm
I have a columnar maple that has been in the yard for 6 years. Last year it started having problems and has slowly gotten worse. Please see photos. I think I may be dealing with verticillium wilt but I honestly don't know. Can you help me know how to treat it before I lose it?
Verticillium wilt can cause leaf discoloration similar to your picture, but symptoms would typically strike one branch, section or side of the tree initially, and then spread from there. Check whether this is the case. Here is more information:
http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/trees-shrubs/verticillium-wilt/
The leaf discoloration in the picture could also be caused by high salt levels in the soil, excessive fertilizer, poor water supply, or damage to the roots. These problems are common in trees located right next to a busy street. See these articles for help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-causes-brown-edges-on-leaves-of-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/reversing-soil-salinity.htm
My maple tree leaves are turning black. Can you tell me what it is?
Check these articles to see if your tree's symptoms match these diseases:
https://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/hortnews/2009/6-3/leafblister.html
http://hort.uwex.edu/articles/tar-spot/
Can a maple tree that is growing at an angle be straightened? Tree is the primary landscaping effort the previous owners made. It is a nice looking maple with about a 5 inch diameter, planted in sandy soil. Probably planted about 6-7 years ago.
There may be a chance your tree is still small enough to stake to a more upright position.
Here is a link that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/straighten-tree.htm
How far from a house's foundation should a maple tree be planted? Could the tree's roots cause any problems?
Most maples should be planted 20 feet away from a foundation, although small species like Japanese maple can be planted 10 feet or less away.
Silver maples should be planted even farther away because of their rapid growth and potentially damaging root system:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/trees-with-invasive-roots.htm
Tree roots can cause damage to houses, sidewalks, and sewer lines if they are planted too close or improperly chosen species:
https://selectree.calpoly.edu/right-tree-right-place/