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Hello Bob, Generally, the type of maple tree you have will determine how fast and how tall it will grow. There are many different types of maple trees, some grow rapidly and reach heights of 75 feet or more. Others are slower growing and may only grow 10 to 20 feet in height. Generally speaking, the height of the tree is equal to the distance that the roots will spread out from the tree. The branches on this type of tree are also usually spread out wide.

This type of tree is probably too close to your home and may eventually cause the damage you describe. Perhaps you could have it moved farther away from the house (in the fall) if you wish to keep it.

-- Contributed by: Charlotte Gerber

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In Tampa, planting zone 10, there is a maple, @8 in diameter trunk, @ 6 years planted from a seedling, @8 ft from my house, and I am concerned about the roots undermining my foundation slab as well as potential damage to my roof shingles due to friction of branches and leaves against the shingles.

I would like to seek some guidance as to how much growth the tree shall have and the steps I can take to prevent damage before I have the tree cut down.

-- Contributed by: Bob Greene

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To increase land value quickly, your best bet is to hire a landscaper to plant mature trees and shrubs. It you are not in a hurry, you can plant smaller ones yourself. Young trees and shrubs won't do much for the value of your property until they mature. In fact, mature trees can increase your property's value by up to 20 percent!

The question of what kind of tree is more difficult. This will depend on the types of trees that grow best in your area. Avoid exotic species and try to use native plants whenever possible. They will thrive where they are planted and require less maintenance. Natives are also more resistant to insects and disease.

Try contacting your local extension office to see what trees grow best where you are.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

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Can you tell me what is the best trees to plant to raise value on land?

-- Contributed by: Brandy

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My Maple Tree seems to be losing lots of the tips of branches, these branchs appear to by peeled off. Could squirrels be doing this? I have been picking up alot of them. The leaves look ok and alot of the branches still have the whirlybird seeds attached. I did find a few of the branches with a black material on them. This is a very large old tree. It was a mature tree when I moved into my house 21 years ago. Please advise. Thank-you.

-- Contributed by: Linda

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i have a maple tree which is 15 years old and up to now it has been very healthy but this year 07 the leaves are falling off and it is only the first of july do i need to be concerned

thankyou for your help

-- Contributed by: nick
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