Is my old maple tree dying? can it be saved with nuutrients?

Question

we have a maple tree on our property, and have several times had truckloads of rock delivered, driving over the roots.about four to five feet from the base. I didn't think anything of it , but now i'm thinking this may be the cause of the problem.

It is dying. last year it lost it's leaves early in the season. now this year only 2 branches have leaves on. also the whose trunk has leaves growing out of it. so maybe it can be saved. we had a tree service out. they said they might be able to save it by inserting nutrients all over it. 50% chance he says. for $500.00.

what should we do????

Answer 1

Go straight to http://www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org/forums... and check out the maples section, massive site with lots and lots of really helpful knowledgable people who can give you some serious advice that won't cost $500.  Good Luck