My Red Maple Has Done Well For The Past 7-8 Years, But This Is The First Time That Leaves Have Not Sprouted On All Branches.

Question

We planted this tree about 7 years ago. Should we prune back the branches with no leaves or leave them alone? Could there be an infection of some type causing this? We are in southern Ontario (Canada).

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Answer 1

Yes, always prune out branches that look damaged, diseased or die back. This article will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-wont-leaf-out.htm