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- Q.Japanese Maples - My tree leaves are drying out and falling. I've watered, tree food, pest stuff, but it looks like it's dying. ...
- Q.Problems With Japanese Maple Leaves - I have had these trees for ten years and all of a sudden the leaves look like this. Can you ...
- Q.Under Watered Potted Japanese Maple - While on vacation, the women watering my plants outside missed a Japanese Maple in a pot on my side deck. ...
- Q.Japanese Maple Bush - Just planted this spring. Have developed some white looking stuff on end branches. Not sure if these are new sprouts. ...
- Q.Japanese Red Maple Tree Cuttings - What's the best rooting hormone solution to root Japanese red maple cuttings? And when's the best time of year? Thank ...
- Q.Japanese Maple Dying - My Japanese Acer has just died about half way up the stem of the tree. It is in a pot ...
- Q.What Type Of Japanese Maple Do I Have? - I have a tree that is 30 years old. It has white bark, the Japanese maple leaves (serrated, 7 points). ...
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Anonymous on
June 6, 2016Q.Japanese Maples
My tree leaves are drying out and falling. I've watered, tree food, pest stuff, but it looks like it's dying. There is a bulge around the base of the trunk. What's happening? It's about 15 ft tall. Please help.
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 8, 2016A.The bulge that your tree has at the base of the trunk is the graft point. The Japanese Maple is grafted unto the root stock of another more hardy type of tree.
This is normal and is not a disease or canker.
Dig down a few inches in the soil around the tree, if it is dry, your tree needs more water.
A deep watering is needed every couple of weeks in dry weather.
If a Japanese Maple Tree's roots dry out, the tree will die.Make sure the mulch is pulled back away from the trunk of the tree.
Are the leaves yellowing or showing signs of disease? This is a way to help pinpoint the issues.
Yellowing leaves could indicate watering issues, fungus or pests.
Wilting of the tree can also be due to improper planting location. Full sun can cause this issue.
You can do the scratch test on the tree to determine if the tree has died.
Here are some links with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm
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vhuxley on
June 21, 2016
San Jose CA 95125Q.Problems with Japanese Maple Leaves
I have had these trees for ten years and all of a sudden the leaves look like this. Can you help?
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vhuxley on
June 22, 2016A.Thank you for the information about leaf scorch. These actually started as almost uniform beige dots on several of the leaves??
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 22, 2016A.This appears to be Acer Leaf Scorch.
The link below has more information.https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=591
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-problems.htm
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Laura Alegre on
June 27, 2016
Poulsbo, WAQ.Under Watered potted Japanese Maple
While on vacation, the women watering my plants outside missed a Japanese Maple in a pot on my side deck. It is not dead but some of the leaves have turned yellow. What can I do to save this plant? Should I prune the dead branches with the yellow leaves? Thank you
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 29, 2016A.Check the branches to see if any have died off. If they snap off, those can be pruned away.
You can also do the bark scratch test.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm
Resume the care of your potted and tree and watch for recovery.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/growing-trees-in-containers.htm
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timw876 on
July 11, 2016
19952Q.Japanese Maple Bush
Just planted this spring. Have developed some white looking stuff on end branches. Not sure if these are new sprouts. Is this normal?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 12, 2016A.This is difficult to determine from your description.
You can upload an image so we can help you determine if your tree has an issue.
Inspect the tree for signs of pests or disease. Often times the leaves are the first indicators of an issue.
Here are some links with care information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-care.htm
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acarm on
July 19, 2016
71112Q.Japanese red maple tree cuttings
What's the best rooting hormone solution to root Japanese red maple cuttings? And when's the best time of year? Thank you!
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sayed_dz on
August 8, 2019A.you can take look on our website: https://gardensnursery.com
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 20, 2016A.Take cuttings when the trees are actively growing.
Rooting hormone of any brand will work.
There is conflicting research on how successful starting Japanese Maple is with cuttings.
Seed and grafting are preferred by many as a propagation method.http://agverra.com/blog/propagating-japanese-maples-from-cuttings/
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July 24, 2016Q.japanese maple dying
My Japanese Acer has just died about half way up the stem of the tree. It is in a pot in a shaded area of my garden. I have tried finding out what is wrong with it but cannot find out why. It started out with growing around the centre of the trunk and then moved up and along the branches killing all the leaves on the way. Please help, have I lost my lovely acer?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 25, 2016A.Is the tree being adequately watered? Is the pot well draining? To dry can cause the browning and drying leaves, as well as if the roots are sitting in to much water. Soggy roots can lead to root rot.
This also could be fungus, so I would treat the tree with something like Neem Oil.
You also may want to move to a partial shade location and give it more sunlight.
Here are a few links to help you pinpoint the issue, but certainly start with water and sunlight.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-problems.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-care.htm
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Anonymous on
September 10, 2016Q.what type of japanese maple do i have?
I have a tree that is 30 years old. It has white bark, the Japanese maple leaves (serrated, 7 points). It is about 30 feet high, round in shape. The leaves are maroon and green, turn a burnt orange for a short time in the fall. I love it, my friend wants one, and I have no idea what type it is! It grew quickly, reached its size and has just remained so.
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Downtoearthdigs on
September 11, 2016A.There are over 700 different Japanese Maple cultivators that are available to consumers.
It would be very difficult to give a specific name to your tree.Do a Google search for a Japanese Maple grower and find a tree that meets the wants and needs of your friends garden.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-care.htm
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