Comments on: What Now? Tar Spots On Maple Trees, These Are Fun-guys Only

By: Anna Lozyk Romeo

Anna Lozyk Romeo — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:43:03 +0000

Thanks Chris, and sorry for the late reply.
I did not know about the Manitoba Maples, and I did check them out for future.
We used to have a poplar tree, this thing grew out of the weed, we had to remove it before it became too big.
I agree, red and especially Japanese maples are much nicer.
Thanks for your comment again.
Anna

By: Christopher Watts

Christopher Watts — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:25:17 +0000

Thanks Anna, I was wondering about these myself and this post is excellent in highlighting the cause and solution. Perhaps the town can help get the word out while it is educating everyone in the ash issue.

FYI Manitoba Maples are considered weeds. They grow quickly and choke out other plants and trees. Their root system is destructive if planted close to a house. They take some effort to kill too.
Red and Japanese Maples are much nicer trees in my opinion.

By: Anna Lozyk Romeo

Anna Lozyk Romeo — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:49:03 +0000

Martin, of what I was reading it includes all maple tree species.
I did not know there was such thing like a Manitoba maple, I guess I will have to check it out.
Thanks for commenting and visiting.
Anna

By: Anna Lozyk Romeo

Anna Lozyk Romeo — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:47:35 +0000

Yes, but these are town trees and they wouldn’t do that because of the fun-guys.
But that is good idea.
Anna

By: Martin E

Martin E — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:01:09 +0000

We have these tar spots on all our maples. as well. It is a relief to hear it isn’t bad for the trees!

Is it only red maples? I think the on in our backyard is a Manitoba maple.

By: Marvin

Marvin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:58:03 +0000

Cutting down all the maple trees and planting oaks works too.