I am having several western cedar pine trees removed in my yard as they've grown massively out of control and are too close to the house. I would like to plant a maple variety in the same general area. Is there any special preparation I need to do, in consideration of the soil content? The pH is likely relatively low. Also, what time of year should I consider planting new trees? I am in the pacific northwest, so the temperature doesn't get cold, it just rains.
Thanks in advance.
-Greg
Numerous garden writers over the years have put certain maples in the same category as child molesters and nuclear war. Norway maples, if I recall, will have a root system which makes it impossible to plant ANYTHING under them. You might want to research this a bit more. Call your cooperative extension service and get LOTS of information. Do you know what that service is?
Maples like acid. They should do fine.
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