I Have A New Bloodgood Maple. The Weather Got Hot While I Was Away And Leaves Are Dry & Shriveled. Help!!

Question

It was watered when planted and watered once after that. They told me to “water all summer” but not how often. It got hot (90) a couple days while I was away and I came back to dry, shriveled leaves. I have been watering it, but l’ve read not to water too much. How can I save it? Thank you! By the way I live near Portland Oregon.

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Answer 1

If the leaves are scorched they may fall off, but should regrow if the roots were not affected by the absence of water. This article below gives watering instructions:

https://www.johnson.k-state.edu/docs/lawn-and-garden/in-house-publications/trees-shrubs/Japanese_Maples.pdf

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