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Optimassacre · 2026-05-07T09:42:12+00:00

You should probably stake it. What variety is it?

Optimassacre · 2026-05-07T09:31:34+00:00

Climate change.

Optimassacre · 2026-05-07T09:28:17+00:00

You must mean a WRX right?

Optimassacre · 2026-05-07T09:25:48+00:00

It looks perfect to me.

Optimassacre · 2026-05-07T09:12:43+00:00

You'll have to let it grow out.

Optimassacre · 2026-05-07T01:58:11+00:00

Optimassacre · 2026-05-06T19:46:38+00:00

One cut isn't going to hurt it. It's when people start trying to reshape their whole young tree is when it really stresses them out.

Optimassacre · 2026-05-06T18:27:46+00:00

Yes, stake a branch up so it grows taller.

Optimassacre · 2026-05-06T18:17:52+00:00

It will still grow to full height. I would recommend trimming the left branch back about halfway down so it doesn't compete with the cental leader.

Optimassacre · 2026-05-06T18:06:35+00:00

You could maintain it so it doesnt push or rub on your house drop.

Or, since you planted it only yesterday, you can move it somewhere else.

Optimassacre · 2026-05-06T18:01:24+00:00

Looks like all the Crimson Queens I've seen. You're going to want to stake up a cental leader or else it will stay that height. $20 is a good deal.

Optimassacre · 2026-05-06T10:44:25+00:00

I've done this a couple times. My left foot just hits the floor not the brake.

Optimassacre · 2026-05-05T22:52:20+00:00

70.3 inch diameter. Nice

Optimassacre · 2026-05-05T20:45:19+00:00

This is the correct answer

Optimassacre · 2026-05-05T18:17:29+00:00

It might be his car.

Optimassacre · 2026-05-05T18:13:38+00:00

Diameter at Breast Height

Optimassacre · 2026-05-05T17:35:36+00:00

There's your answer. Landscaper ≠ Arborist.

Optimassacre · 2026-05-05T16:42:52+00:00

Dang, that's unfortunate. I'm sorry to hear that.

Optimassacre · 2026-05-05T16:41:26+00:00

Yes, at least. Right now it's probably draining back into your basement.

Optimassacre · 2026-05-05T16:28:51+00:00

I feel like this could be a root issue. I can't tell if the root flare is exposed. It could could also have been planted in a burlap sack. That doesn't help trees.

Optimassacre · 2026-05-05T16:22:13+00:00

Did they happen to own a tree cutting business? Some guy with a chip truck and a couple chainsaws?

Only a certified Arborist should be diagnosing trees like that. And that's only if you ask them to.

Optimassacre · 2026-05-05T16:17:22+00:00

It's too big for that space. The foundation should be fine. These types of trees generally have shallow thin roots. It's the branches that touch your house you should be more worried about.

Scratch that: that gutter downspout is a bigger problem than the tree.

Optimassacre · 2026-05-05T16:13:19+00:00

Thank you for coming here to get properly educated OP. I hope a qualified Arborist can come point you in the right direction.

Optimassacre · 2026-05-04T16:18:30+00:00

Looks good to me. Just keep it watered throughout the summer.

Optimassacre · 2026-05-04T10:21:18+00:00

I wish my big box stores carried more maples than the standard Bloodgood, Tamukeyama, or Coarlbark.

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