I ordered seeds from online for japanese maple blue dwarf seeds. The problem is, is the time of year I receive the seeds. I live in central Pa, in zone 5 and will receive the seeds in first few days of April. So, I am confused as to the best method for me to try and pursue to plant these for the best hopeful results. If I use the refrigerator method, and plant them in the ground late July to August, they won't have more than a month or two of mild autumn temps before winter starts again. Won't this confuse them as to their growing season temps? A timeline would be great of when I'm supposed to do what to give these little seeds the best chance. Even if it means waiting to start them, how do I store them since it's a long, hot summer coming?
I would start them indoors. Keep them under lighting for the first year, then you can plant them out in spring, the following year. This will give you the best results. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/planting-japanese-maple-seeds.htm
We replanted a mature Japanese maple last September. We are noticing a few new buds on it now but most of the branches look dead. Is there anything we can do to save this tree?
Can you include a picture? Does it get cold in your area? They will lose their leaves over winter, as they are deciduous. If you are seeing new growth now, then give it some time, and it will likely fill out. Can you tell me what climate zone that you are in? This will help me to know what the temperatures, and other factors are in your area.
I have a tiny tree, about 8 " tall. Something is nibbling away at it. What can I do.
It looks like damage from a chewing insect such as caterpillars, beetles, or earwigs. Check the leaves on the top and bottom frequently, and you might catch the culprit. Then you can look up the best control methods.
http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/what_is_eating_my_leaves_spring_leaf_eaters_gardeners_should_know
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/prevent-caterpillars.htm
Hi Guys, I live in a rural part of south east Queensland, Australia ?? And I want to plant some of these beautiful maple ? trees. My question to you is can you please inform if there is a specific species name for the bright red Japanese maple ??. Is the bright red maple a specific sub species in its own ?? And if so, what is the common and scientific name for this Japanese maple ? ??. Also..., can we subscribers in Australia, Enter the online competitions??. Cheers, Brett Stockwell.
Australian hardiness zones 3, 4 and 5 are comparable to US hardiness zones 9, 10 and 11. Japanese maples struggle with extreme heat. In the US they are only hardy up to zone 9, which in Australia would be 3. Your climate may be too hot for Japanese Maples and they'll go dormant or maybe even die if too hot. You could try growing small japanese maples in containers that can be moved to a cooler indoor location in the hot season. Some smaller red japanese maples are:
Acer palmatum ' glowing embers', or 'moonfire'
Or
Acer dissectum 'red dragon' or 'crimson queen'
What should I do about a newly planted Japanese Maple that experienced 1 night of 32 degree temperatures. The leaves at the top of the tree are limp, but not all the leaves seem to be effected.
They can, usually, survive this. It may make the leaves droop, or shrivel in response, but the tree will continue to thrive, even if it drops some of those leaves.
This article will give you more information about these trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-care-pruning.htm
Just give the tree time to recover! You may lose a few leaves, but it should recover over time.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/winter-damaged-trees-shrubs.htm
What can I use to help clear sticky leaves on my Japanese maple?
This can have many causes, and removing the film will only push off the infestation a few days. You will need to find out what insect is causing the issue, as this is the most common cause. When you identify the insect, and kill the infestation, the sap will clear on its own.
This collection of articles will offer broad spectrum solutions, but it is best to find the exact pest to know what treatments will be necessary: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/
Hi, I recently bought a house with a beautiful Japanese maple in the backyard. Recently, due to a huge miscommunication, my contractor chopped off a lot a lot of the tree! I was devastated when I came home and saw what he had done - I’ve attached a picture. Will this any of this regrow? And if so, is there anything I can do to help the process?
With time the tree will grow back!
This link will help you with future pruning!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-care-pruning.htm