Maples Everywhere
Maybe we shouldn’t be trying so hard to get a maple tree to grow in the center of our labyrinth. In areas where we have put no effort to entice new maple trees, they are popping up like weeds! If we wait long enough, I’m sure the labyrinth will be filled with new volunteer maple saplings.
New maple trees are flourishing beneath the large poplar tree next to the shop.
Maples are sprouting among the ferns by the basement window.
They are rising from the perennial ground cover growing by the back fire pit.
Lastly, the new trail I opened up behind the woodshed looks like a nursery for maple trees.
If there is any justice in this world, the maples we have to remove due to their poor choice of root will be offset by one successful transplant taking hold where we want it to grow most.
Happily, this spring all signs are good that it has survived the winter with enough energy to sprout leaves. The next question enshrouding our hopefulness is, will the leaves survive the full length of summer?
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Indeed we too have maples everywhere along with the other “weeds”. Thank you once again for sharing.
Jim Parker (@drjparker)
May 16, 2017 at 7:08 am
You’re welcome! I noticed last night, we also have an aggressive start from some climbing vines that have been almost as prolific as the maples the last few years.
Must be vigilant to stay ahead of things! I bet your land is growing like gangbusters right now.
johnwhays
May 16, 2017 at 10:33 am