What's your question? Ask

Japanese Maple Trees

Q.Bloodgood Japanese Maple Tree Not Growing

Zone 83709 | Anonymous added on September 17, 2021 | Answered

We planted this bloodgood japanese maple around 6 months ago. It was dormant when we bought it, but it quickly leafed out during spring. It seems healthy, but since then has not grown at all. I wasn’t expecting it to grow quickly, but hoped for at least a little bit of growth. Is this normal?

A.Answers to this queston: Add Answer
GKH_Susan
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on October 1, 2021

Bloodgood is a slow grower and should reach 15 to 20 feet tall at maturity. It seems you should see some growth in 6 months. The leaves look wilted so I would investigate for insects or disease.

These articles should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-feeding.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-care-pruning.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-problems.htm

Was this answer useful?
00

luis_pr
Answered on September 30, 2021

This tree grows at a slow rate so I am not surprised. Maintain mulch (around 6") all year around to minimize soil moisture loss. Growth tends to stop once overnight temperatures are below 50°F. Planting in part shade is highly recommended; I could not tell from the picture if it is getting full sun or part shade. High sun exposure might damage the leaves, cause leaf scorch or cause the leaves to turn green.

Was this answer useful?
00

Log in or sign up to help answer this question.

Did you find this helpful? Share it with your friends!

You must be logged into your account to answer a question.

If you don't have an account sign up for an account now.

Looking for more?
here are more questions about...
Japanese Maple Trees
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

OK