Q&A – I have a Japanese maple that was heavily damaged by a deer. What should I do?
Question:
I have a Japanese maple that was heavily damaged by a deer. What should I do?
Answer:
It depends on how much damage the deer did. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says if the bark damage goes all the way around the tree, the tree will probably die. If the damage is only on one side or in a few locations, the tree will probably be able to heal and live.
Related Videos:
Nuisance Wildlife: Deer
Japanese Maple Basics
Related Resources:
How to Manage Deer Damage on Trees and Other Plants
Minimizing Deer Damage to Residential Plantings
I have a Japanese maple that was heavily damaged by a deer. What should I do?
Answer:
It depends on how much damage the deer did. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says if the bark damage goes all the way around the tree, the tree will probably die. If the damage is only on one side or in a few locations, the tree will probably be able to heal and live.
Related Videos:
Nuisance Wildlife: Deer
Japanese Maple Basics
Related Resources:
How to Manage Deer Damage on Trees and Other Plants
Minimizing Deer Damage to Residential Plantings