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- Q.Japanese Acer - Early in the year, my Japanese acer which is in a large pot, looked ill. Many of the leaves seemed ...
- Q.Japanese Maple Tree Seems To Be Dying - We have three older Japanese maples in our yard. One of them has seemed to be dying over the course ...
- Q.How To Plant An Advanced Tree - Just bought a new tree from the list of Advanced Trees. Get Green Aus offers (Acer palmatum to be exact) ...
- Q.Tree Cuttings - How do you start Japanese maple cuttings?
- Q.Container Trees - I would like to grow a Japanese maple in a container but live in northern Illinois, Chicago area. Is it ...
- Q.Japanese Maple - The men replacing our roof last week cut branches off our 36 year old Japanese Maple. The attached pictures show ...
- Q.Japanese Weeping Maple Trees - When and how to fertilize a weeping Japanese Maple tree?
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cyates_ghil on
October 11, 2016
SheffieldQ.Japanese acer
Early in the year, my Japanese acer which is in a large pot, looked ill. Many of the leaves seemed to be partially eaten; in fact, some stalks were quite bare. It reminded me of when my gooseberries were attacked by sawfly so I sprayed the acer with the same chemical. It picked up and did well all summer. I then went away for five weeks ...end of August to end of September. Upon my return, the acer was completely bare of leaves and there is evidence of 'nibbling'. It's a lovely pink and green leaved tree normally and I don't know how to help it.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 12, 2016A.I would use Neem Oil to treat the pest issue.
Neem Oil is organic and safe for people, pets and bees.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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- Asked by
DerylDavis on
November 16, 2016
Silver Spring, MD20902Q.Japanese maple tree seems to be dying
We have three older Japanese maples in our yard. One of them has seemed to be dying over the course of the last two years, as large swaths of bark have been peeling from branches which no longer produce leaves. This has continued until only the center parts of the tree are still producing leaves. One of our other maples has a small branch that now seems to be barren. Can you advise as to what this problem may be and how to address it? Many thanks, Deryl Davis
Answered by
Alisma on
November 17, 2016
Certified ExpertA.The peeling bark and lack of leaves for several seasons suggests that those branches are dead. This could have happened because of winter damage or a disease. You can prune those branches out, wiping your shears with a 10% bleach solution between cuts to avoid spreading any disease.
See this article about winter damage:
https://ask.extension.org/questions/198815Verticillium wilt is a fungal disease that can cause the symptoms you describe. See these articles:
http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/trees-shrubs/verticillium-wilt/
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gardeningaddict on
November 23, 2016
MelbourneQ.How to plant an Advanced Tree
Just bought a new tree from the list of Advanced Trees. Get Green Aus offers (Acer palmatum to be exact) and I would like to ask if the procedure of planting an advanced tree is the same as planting a normal plant or herb, or are there some special steps you need to follow when planting an advanced tree. Any advice is highly welcome!
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Alisma on
November 24, 2016
Certified ExpertA.I am not sure what Advanced Trees are. It appears to be an advertising label from the company you purchased from. The procedure for planting this tree should be the same as normal. Follow the instructions at the url you provided and see these websites:
http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/plants/landscape/trees/hgic1001.html
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gardeningaddict on
November 23, 2016A.https://www.getgreenaus.com.au/acer-palmatum-atropurpureum/ - Here is a url to the plant i bought.
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Anonymous on
February 6, 2017Q.tree cuttings
How do you start Japanese maple cuttings?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 6, 2017A.Propagation of Japanese Maple Trees is usually done by seed or grafting.
Here are some links that will help you.https://www.ndsu.edu/pubweb/chiwonlee/plsc368/student/papers02/gdavison/japanesemaple.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-grafting.htm
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Anonymous on
February 13, 2017Q.Container trees
I would like to grow a Japanese maple in a container but live in northern Illinois, Chicago area. Is it possible to grow this tree in a container and have it survive the winter? What type of protection would be needed during winter months? If not, is there some type of ornamental tree/shrub that can be grown in a container in a northern climate?
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Downtoearthdigs on
February 18, 2017A.You can grow a Japanese Maple in your zone, generally quite successfully in the ground.
Most Japanese Maple cultivators are hardy down to zone 5.
Yes, a Japanese Maple tree can be grown in a pot, but you need to keep in mind that the roots will be exposed to colder temperatures above ground vs in the ground.
A general rule is that the roots are exposed to 2-zones colder above the ground.
So if the tree is rated to zone 5, the roots are only rated to zone 7.There are many different trees that can be grown in containers.
Some possible plants, Dwarf Korean Lilac, Hydrangea, Flowering Plum, Cherry Tree, and Conifers would make good choices.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/growing-trees-in-containers.htm
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February 16, 2017Q.Japanese Maple
The men replacing our roof last week cut branches off our 36 year old Japanese Maple. The attached pictures show the way they cut some of the branches, and I am concerned this may lead to problems. Do you have any advice or thoughts on this? Thank you for your assistance.
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JeffreyGardener on
February 17, 2017A.It looks as if the photos you posted didn't attach themselves to your question. I'm unable to see any photos.
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fasold23 on
April 2, 2017
20187Q.Japanese weeping maple trees
When and how to fertilize a weeping Japanese Maple tree?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 5, 2017A.Japanese Maples are light feeders.
When newly planted you can mix in compost with the soil.In the spring you can use a light fertilizer in early spring.
Older trees can be fed a 13-13-13 fertilizer approx 3 weeks before new growth in early spring.
A large tree should take 7 tablespoons of fertilizer, a medium size tree 3 tablespoons and a small tree 1 tablespoon.Was this answer useful?00
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