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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    March 16, 2018
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    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

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    BushDoctor on
    March 26, 2018
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    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.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 28, 2018
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    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

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 28, 2018
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    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'

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 1, 2018
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    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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 1, 2018
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    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

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 8, 2018
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    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/

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 14, 2018
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    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

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