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- Q.Fertilizing My Japanese Maple Tree. - I have a beautiful Japanese maple tree growing in a large pot. What type of fertilizer works well? I ...
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- Q.Japanese Red Maple Tree - One sec. of the tree just died over night.Please help
- Q.Pruning A Very Young Japanese Maple - Hi, I have a Japanese Maple that came up in a pot on it's own about 3 or so years ago. ...
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- Q.Japanese Maple - Our beautiful tree came back this spring however only half of the branches have leaves. Is the tree dying?
- Q.Japanese Maple Tree - Our 7 year old Japanese Maple Tree got hit by frost last week. It had filled out nicely already. We ...
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melegchristine on
April 20, 2017
Big Bear City Ca. 92314Q.Fertilizing my Japanese maple tree.
I have a beautiful Japanese maple tree growing in a large pot. What type of fertilizer works well? I live in the mountains of So. California, nearly seven thousand feet, with definite four seasons, snow included! My goal is to keep this tree as healthy as possible. Thank you so much.
Answered by
Alisma on
April 20, 2017
Certified ExpertA.A Japanese maple grown in a pot should be fertilized in the spring and early summer only, not after mid-July. You can use a balanced (equal amounts of N-P-K such as 13-13-13) liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength three or four times before mid-July. Or, you can fertilize once in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. Also, these trees should be repotted every few years to freshen the soil.
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love trees on
April 24, 2017
bellevue ne.68147Q.japanese red maple tree
The leaves and tree itself is great the next day one sec. of the tree was dead overnight. What happened Help
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 24, 2017A.It is very difficult to diagnose trees without physically examining the tree. I would recommend that you contact a local arborist to examine your tree.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-problems.htm
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love trees on
April 24, 2017
bellevue ne.68147Q.japanese red maple tree
One sec. of the tree just died over night.Please help
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love trees on
April 24, 2017 - Asked by
Carol Becknell on
April 28, 2017
Lexington,KYQ.pruning a very young Japanese Maple
Hi, I have a Japanese Maple that came up in a pot on it's own about 3 or so years ago. I have another larger one in a pot and I suspect it is a seedling from that one. The Maple is only approximately 4 feet tall now and the trunk is still small, maybe a half inch around. There is a Y in the trunk and a smaller side branch lower down on the trunk. It is a Greenleaf maple. My question is, should I leave the Y in the trunk or cut it off and keep the main straighter branch as the main trunk. Both of the larger stems are growing upright. I have never had to prune the other one, as it was about 5 feet when I dug it from my fathers flower bed. It was still partially in a pot as he had intended to make it a bonsai but never did. It had grown into the ground, but I dug it up and brought it to my house 7 years ago. It is doing great in a pot. I am thinking that the small young tree needs to keep the multi stems as part of the form, but do not want it to split either. Thanks for your help.Carol Becknell, Lex., KY
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 2, 2017A.The shape you refer to is very normal for a Japanese Maple.
This article has information on pruning.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-care-pruning.htm
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Marilyn Allen on
April 29, 2017
Sm1 3hgQ.Japanese Maple
Over the last few days our well established Japanese Maple has developed patches on most of the leaves as shown in the photos. Any advice for treatment gratefully received thank you. Regards Marilyn
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 2, 2017A.The damage appears to be leaf scorch on your tree.
These links will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-problems.htm
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Statszam2 on
May 3, 2017
60015Q.Japanese maple
Our beautiful tree came back this spring however only half of the branches have leaves. Is the tree dying?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 5, 2017A.Check the branches that are bare, do they bend or snap off?
You can scratch the bark on the bare branches. Live branches should show green and healthy tissue.
Winter damage does occur with a Japanese Maple
These links have more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-winter-damage.htm
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Carol Conway on
May 14, 2017
Petrolia OntarioQ.Japanese Maple Tree
Our 7 year old Japanese Maple Tree got hit by frost last week. It had filled out nicely already. We had already put in fertilizer spikes for spring and use them in fall as well. We are trickling the hose for an hour to try to revive it. We typically trickle the hose any week we do not get rain. What more can we do and what are the prospects for recovery?
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 16, 2017A.Avoid overwatering. Once a week during dry spells. Pull the mulch back from at least 6 inches away from the base of the trunk. Mulching is good, but always keep it pulled back to avoid disease.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-care.htm
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