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- Q.Red Maple - Should it be pruned so it grows on one trunk with no crotch? My tree is growing like a "y".
- Q.Red Acer - Red Acer new last year seems now growing as well as yellow one bought same time, same size. The only ...
- Q.Red Maple Tree - I have a red maple tree that has green maple shoots growing off of the lowest part of the tree. ...
- Q.Trees - We have a red maple tree that is growing straight up. It is not spreading out. Do we need to ...
- Q.Red Maple Tree Leaves - this is our first summer red maple tree and i notice the leaves are some what drooping is normal. we ...
- Q.Red Maple Trees - What does it mean when only some of the tree has leaves? It was planted last fall.
- Q.Red Maple Tree - Our tree looks healthy, as do the leaves. However, the leaves are a brown color, as opposed to crimson. ...
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Thyra harris on
May 13, 2016
Deltaville,vaQ.Red maple
Should it be pruned so it grows on one trunk with no crotch? My tree is growing like a "y".
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 14, 2016A.It sounds from your description that this is a normal growth pattern for a Maple Tree.
Here are some links with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/maple/care-of-red-maple-trees.htm
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- Asked by
mkfarmer on
May 23, 2016
M38 9GnQ.Red acer
Red Acer new last year seems now growing as well as yellow one bought same time, same size. The only difference is the red one on east side garden and yellow on west. Soil dark and damp. Manchester area. Both had same general feed same time last month. Any tips? Should I move it now or later?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 25, 2016A.Different varieties have different growth rates.
If your soil is poorly draining, this is not ideal for your new tree.
It is best to transplant or move a tree during dormancy; winter or early spring.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/maple/maple-tree-types.htm
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pblouin9 on
November 11, 2016
Edmonton Alberta CanadaQ.Red Maple Tree
I have a red maple tree that has green maple shoots growing off of the lowest part of the tree. Is this normal, and should I cut them off?
Answered by
Alisma on
November 11, 2016
Certified ExpertA.If you have a red maple, Acre rubrum, then yes, it is normal for there to be some green leaves. In fact, most of the leaves will be green during the summer, and a few may be green at other times of year.
If you have another red-colored maple tree, such as an Autumn Blaze hybrid or a Japanese maple variety, then this article will help you:
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Raefbrookie on
March 4, 2017
46933Q.Trees
We have a red maple tree that is growing straight up. It is not spreading out. Do we need to prune it?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 5, 2017A.Generally a newly planted Red Maple does not need pruning.
The growth pattern may be due to the cultivator that you have planted.
Check the mature height and width of the variety that you have choses. Your tree is likely growing exactly the way it should be.
Here is some links with more information.http://www.uky.edu/hort/Red-Maple
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lady4444 on
April 7, 2017
77546Q.red maple tree leaves
this is our first summer red maple tree and i notice the leaves are some what drooping is normal. we water the tree every day about 3 gallons ...i only hope this is normal while the tree is budding out...any help you give me will be greatly appreciated. thanking ,you inl advance....
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 8, 2017A.Is this a new planting or an established tree?
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/maple/care-of-red-maple-trees.htm
Newly planted Red Maples needs one to two waterings per week to become established. 5 gallons total per week and an additional 5 gallons of water per inch of trunk diameter.
If it rains an inch, you do not need to water.
Watering is best with a soaker hose.
Dig down 6 inches, if it is moist. Your tree does not need water.The amount you mention is likely too much for your tree, cut back and check the soil.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/maple/care-of-red-maple-trees.htm
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Anonymous on
May 26, 2017Q.Red maple trees
What does it mean when only some of the tree has leaves? It was planted last fall.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 26, 2017A.Some of your newly planted tree may have died off.
Test the branches by bending them. If they snap and break they have died.If they bend there is still life in the branch.
Do the scratch test on the bark.
Here is a link.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm
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MaryStephens on
June 3, 2017
Newfane, NY 14108Q.red maple tree
Our tree looks healthy, as do the leaves. However, the leaves are a brown color, as opposed to crimson. Do I need to add specific nutrients so the leaf color becomes red?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 5, 2017A.Not every Red Maple has red leaves, believe it or not.
This article has more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/maple/care-of-red-maple-trees.htm
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