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    Aug 11, 2004, 09:49 AM
    Red Maple Trees
    Hello, I have a question, My question is How long are the Maple Tree's Roots? How wide are they? Also how big do they get?

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    Jun 30, 2005, 02:38 PM
    What I have heard is that the tree up top is the same size of the root system below... but I think the size varys on the location of the nutrients avaible...
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    Jun 30, 2005, 04:39 PM
    The roots being the same size as the top is what I have heard too. I have also heard a few roots may travel much farther. My garden is way beyond the drip line of my neighbor's walnut tree, but if I don't cut the roots off at the edge of the garden, it will kill my tomatoes. When a large tree is uprooted, the roots only seem to go out about 5 feet. Perhaps the longer ones break off.
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    Jul 7, 2005, 05:22 PM
    Root facts
    Red Maples
    Mature Height: 40 to 60 feet.

    Listed below you will find some information about tree roots. I hope it is some way helpful to you.

    http://www.tlcfortrees.info/tree_root_myths.htm
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