Can my tree be saved?????

mwolfey

I think my tree is a Japenese weeping maple. It was planted about 3 years ago and has done well until this spring. Only a small portion of it has developed leaves this year and the rest of it is bare limbs. Could this be from the dry year we had last year? I don't know if I should prune the non leaf bearing limbs or just let it go and hope for the best next spring? Thank you,

Darrell Mcleod

Do not know what your weather is like where you live

Ornamental weeping maples I think need a little protection from elements that are too harsh and should not be allowed to dry out

Prune out the dead – do not let it dry out if you have hot summers, give it a feed and see how it goes

Looks a bit dismal though and maybe the location is a little open - hard to tell

Brent Ferris

I agree with Cruising Long, Japanese Maples do better with protection - from wind and sun. They need water most days, and varieties that are an aberration from normal growth -- like weeping forms, or those with highly dissected leaves -- need much more protection. Personally I would move the tree to a less exposed location, prune out the deadwood, and monitor the tree at least weekly, preferably every 2-3 days.

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