Q&A – One of the branches of my Japanese maple appears to have died? What should I do?
Question:
One of the branches of my Japanese maple appears to have died? What should I do?
Answer:
It is still early in the spring. Wait for awhile to see if any leaves or growth appear on the branch. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says you can do a scratch test to see if there is any green tissue under the bark. If the branch is dead, it should be pruned off.
Here is a video about how to do a scratch test.
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One of the branches of my Japanese maple appears to have died? What should I do?
Answer:
It is still early in the spring. Wait for awhile to see if any leaves or growth appear on the branch. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says you can do a scratch test to see if there is any green tissue under the bark. If the branch is dead, it should be pruned off.
Here is a video about how to do a scratch test.
Related Videos:
How to Tell if a Plant is Dead if There are No Leaves
Japanese Maple Basics
How do I prune my Japanese maple? It was damaged by a late frost.
Related Resources:
Acer palmatum: Japanese Maple
Japanese Maple