Maple’s shallow root systems, combined with saturated soils, can cause problems. Maples are especially sensitive to standing water, which can quickly stress their roots.

Fielding Questions: Red bumps on maple leaves mostly a cosmetic problem Q: I need your advice to save our beautiful maple that has grown quickly from the small twig our son received less than 10 ...

"Potential Problems -- The number one problem associated with red maple is its being transplanted into clay soils of alkaline pH, where it often lives under constant stress and becomes stunted.

When planting a new tree it is important to plant “high” with the root flare slightly above the soil surface and visible from all sides.