Leaves on red acer/maple are shriveling

Question

The leaves on our red acer/maple are shriveling up. It has been planted in the ground from a pot after 7 years. What can we do to resolve this problem? It is in the southwest corner of a south-facing garden.

Answer 1

Watering is most likely the issue.
Daily watering is very important for the newly planted tree.

Here is an article with good guidelines for new plantings.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/watering-newly-planted-tree.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/maple/care-of-red-maple-trees.htm