Q&A – Why does my Japanese maple have
brown, curled leaves?
Question:
Why does my Japanese maple have brown, curled leaves?
Answer:
This could be several things. The tree may have not been able to get enough water earlier in the summer when it was dry. Continuing to water the tree will help. The damage may also be caused by herbicides. The problem may also be a result of girdling roots that are choking the tree and not allowing water to flow up onto the canopy. Check the soil around the root flair for circling roots. The problem could also be caused by the tree getting too much sun and heat.
Related Resources:
Acer Palmatum: Japanese Maple
Pruning Japanese Maples
Why does my Japanese maple have brown, curled leaves?
Answer:
This could be several things. The tree may have not been able to get enough water earlier in the summer when it was dry. Continuing to water the tree will help. The damage may also be caused by herbicides. The problem may also be a result of girdling roots that are choking the tree and not allowing water to flow up onto the canopy. Check the soil around the root flair for circling roots. The problem could also be caused by the tree getting too much sun and heat.
Related Resources:
Acer Palmatum: Japanese Maple
Pruning Japanese Maples