My Maple Tree Is Dying From The Top Down, What Can I Do, Right Now It’s 50% Dead

Question

We are in a drought and we are gone a lot so we relied on the kids to water, and they finally admitted they didn’t water

Answer 1

If there is any living growth left, then proper care will be the only way to bring it back.

Trim off any branches that are completely dead, and brittle. Leave any growth that has any pliability to it.

Here is an article that will help you with the care of Maples:

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