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vktaylor · 27th June 2007, 06:45 AM

Dear Community:

I planted an Autumn Blaze Red Maple in early March 2007 in Cedar Hill, Texas. Ironically, this year Dallas/Ft. Worth has received twice as much rain and wind as years before.

When I planted the trees I poured GreenLight's root stimulator around the trees roots. Also, three weeks later I poured Bayer's Tree and Shrub protection around the trees to protect it from insects. Everything was fine.

However, in April there was a lot of rain and strong wind. 1st problem, I saw the leaves on the tree have black holes on them. Therefore, I took leaves to my local nursery and they said the leaves have wind damage. Also, I was informed to pull off all old leaves and new leaves will grow back. I did exactly that and they did. However, the same symptons appeared on the trees again. This time I pull back all leaves and I prune the limb that appeared to be dead.

At this point, I don't have any buds or new growth. I have scratched the tree for green and I see it sparing.

Another specialist told me not to dig up the trees because they may come back. Maples are strong trees and they have a tendency to repair themselves and recover from stress. Is this possible or should I throw in the towel and give up? What do you think?

27th June 2007, 06:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
vktaylor Sappling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cedar Hill, Texas Posts: 7	Planted Autumn Blaze Maple in Cedar Hill, Texas Dear Community: I planted an Autumn Blaze Red Maple in early March 2007 in Cedar Hill, Texas. Ironically, this year Dallas/Ft. Worth has received twice as much rain and wind as years before. When I planted the trees I poured GreenLight's root stimulator around the trees roots. Also, three weeks later I poured Bayer's Tree and Shrub protection around the trees to protect it from insects. Everything was fine. However, in April there was a lot of rain and strong wind. 1st problem, I saw the leaves on the tree have black holes on them. Therefore, I took leaves to my local nursery and they said the leaves have wind damage. Also, I was informed to pull off all old leaves and new leaves will grow back. I did exactly that and they did. However, the same symptons appeared on the trees again. This time I pull back all leaves and I prune the limb that appeared to be dead. At this point, I don't have any buds or new growth. I have scratched the tree for green and I see it sparing. Another specialist told me not to dig up the trees because they may come back. Maples are strong trees and they have a tendency to repair themselves and recover from stress. Is this possible or should I throw in the towel and give up? What do you think?