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Q.Why Are The Leaves On My Japanese Maple Turning Tan In The Middle, Feel Brittle To Touch And Wilting?

Zone 15301 | Anonymous added on May 13, 2021 | Answered

The tree is several feet from our fire pit. Would smoke have caused this problem? It is occurring on all the leaves.

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on May 16, 2021

If you're sure your tree is getting enough water, there are some other possibilities. I doubt that the tree appreciates heavy smoke, but this sounds more like something systemic. I hope these articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/bacterial-leaf-scorch-disease.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/japanese-maple/japanese-maple-problems.htm

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