Leaves are all speckled, how can I treat it, CAN I treat it?
Several diseases could cause this. Check whether the symptoms match any of the diseases listed in this article:
http://web.extension.illinois.edu/cfiv/homeowners/130528.html
My Japanese maple died in its second year. However, the next year I discovered 6 seedlings near the stump of the original tree. This is now their second year. I would like to move a few of these, but I'm not sure when to do it, how much do the root do I need to be sure to get and move to another location, or pot up? I live in northwest Indiana. Thank you. Karan Z.
I would wait until Sept/Oct to move the seedlings. You could move it now but you will have to coddle it during hot weather. That means more frequent watering and providing shade from afternoon sun. Even after leaf fall, the roots keep working until the ground freezes. Make sure the soil drains well and mulch to reduce the amount of soil freeze and thaw. Don't prune or fertilize yet but do make sure it is well-watered going into winter. Obviously, you want to bring as much of the root-ball as you can manage. Gently scrape the soil and see where the roots are. Maples are fairly shallow rooted - no deep digging to worry about. For older trees the rule is to start digging out one foot for every inch of trunk diameter. The Japanese maple is a highly bred tree; usually these do not come true from seed. Seed-grown stock will not look like the parent plant if it was a cultivar and not Acer palmatum "Atropurpurpeum".
I have a laceleafed Japanese maple. It is now in its 2nd growing season. It recently has gotten red branches and the leaves on these new branches are larger and not delicate and lacy like the other leaves. What could be causing this? I do not like this new growth. What can I do to prevent this? What should I do?
This new growth is coming out of the bottom isn't it? Japanese maples are typically grafted with another maple' s roots in order to help Top grow faster. Cut any branches off as needed, as these will quickly outgrow the top of the tree, and steal its nutrients. The original rootstock is trying to grow back. You do not want this.
Thank you so much, BushDoctor! I appreciate your advice. I went right out and pruned those ugly branches off.
I live in Long Island, NY facing north. I just potted 3 Japanese maples about 2-3 inches tall. Should I take them inside in the winter months? Which direction [window] would I keep them in? Or how would I care for them outside? Please advise. Thank you, Joan
Most Japanese maples can only go down to zone 5. Some are hardy to 4. This being the case, I would advise to be on the safe side, and bring the trees in on the coldest nights of winter. At least til they are a few years old.
Here is some more information on the care of the tree: https://www.google.com/search?q=japanese+maple+hardiness&oq=japanese+maple+hardiness&aqs=chrome.0.0l4.5915j0j7&client=ubuntu&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
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This article should help you
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-care-pruning.htm
Is it okay to underplant a Japanese Maple - i.e. daisies
Yes, you can grow daisies and other plants under a Japanese maple. Here is some advice on planting under trees:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/planting-garden-beneath-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/gcgen/ground-covers-under-trees.htm
Hi, I have a Japanese Maple. I am going to upload 3 pictures, and maybe you can tell me what kind of Japanese Maple I have and how big it will get? Two of the pictures are taken during early fall and one of the pictures is of late fall. It is green all summer. It is planted near my house, and I am concerned it might damage my foundation if it gets too big.
The pictures were uploaded upside down for some reason. I don't understand that.