dj said:

Our local box store has a sale on five-six foot cedars and I've been kicking
around the idea of replacing a fence with this plant. I don't know what
type of cedar they are, but I see them everywhere (southern ON Can.)

There are dozens of trees/shrubs that go by the name "cedar". They come in
ALL shapes and sizes. Know the particular growth habits, nutritional/light
needs, soil needs, etc. *BEFORE* you purchase ANY plants! That tree, at
six-foot may look just perfect. It most likely won't /stay/ six feet tall.
There are not many bigger wastes of time/money/effort than planting a tree,
only to have to cut it down in 10 years, because "it's just too effin' big"
for the location it was planted.

My questions, How well will this plant handle Maple tree roots.

What do you mean? In a wrestling match? In checkers? A marathon? Please
define: "handle".

How large is the maple? How close are you wanting to plant, next to it?
What species of maple?

There is all day sun, but the fine/fibrous roots of the tree restrict
the growth of clematis (SP).

The shade of the tree *may* have had something to do with the Clematis'
demise.

The area is fairly wet and clay.

Probably an accomplice, to the killing of the Clematis.

Also these plants would be two-three feet for a neighbours house.

You only have a two to three foot easement, to a residential structure,
from a property line, where you live? Good grief, man. That's insane.

Is your neighbor agreeable to you planting a tree that close to his house,
when you don't even know how large it will be, when fully grown (and how
soon it will get there)?

I mention that only because someone
told me that the back of the plants would not fill in being close to
something like a house.

It'll probably grow right up and around the awning. I wouldn't worry too
much about the backside. I suppose he'll be alright with that. *shrug*

Mostly I'm concerned about the maple roots though, and if they can handle
them.

I'm still a bit off about this whole "handle" business, sorry. I would be
more worried about damaging the maple, by digging a bunch of holes in it's
root system. Is that what you're asking?

If any one can steer me in the right direction, it would be most
appreciated!

Perhaps speaking with your neighbor, and telling them of this little scheme
you've been cooking up, would be a good start. =)


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I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure.