I have a very damaged Japanese maple

CrazyDaisy · 24th April 2010, 11:15 PM

on the trunk I am waiting on the extension agent to
help me but that may be tomorrow if anyone could help me that would be great. please

Jeff Darby · 24th April 2010, 11:48 PM

How did the damage to the trunk happen? The damage looks old, I would just let it live on as it is, it seems to have reasonable vigor, it looks small so its no threat to anything really.

Eric Frei · 24th April 2010, 11:53 PM

That trees buried, you need to carefully hand excavate and find original grade and trunk flare.

I think it is salvageable though, bit of TLC and soil treatments it'll be fighting fit. Find original grade, add soil amendments like Seasol (seaweed extract), liquid blood/bone (no fertilizers), mycorrhizal fungi etc. Do not wrap or paint the wound, treat by directly applying an antagonistic fungi called trichoderma.

What's the deal over there with these extension agents, are they like freebie voluntary workers or something?

CrazyDaisy · 25th April 2010, 10:23 AM

thanks
lol Being a Master Gardener has its privelages

yes, they will come out to the community and answer questions
and help out. It a great program helps alot of people
I am new to trees and vegetables
I grow the heck out some flowers though

I like hard to grow tropicals
yes, i buried the tree this morning trying to see
if it was rotten below. ill have to fix that
It looked ok but I just hit panic mode
automatically thinking some horrible fatal wilt

i feel better now, thank you guys

Jeff Darby · 25th April 2010, 10:50 AM

your welcome..

CrazyDaisy · 25th April 2010, 11:09 AM

jay
I havent pruned the maple since last year so I think its been since then because i probally would of noticed it
is it me or are alot of people having bark issues right now with the maples
maybe its a frost thing? Do you think so
I hardly even touch the tree with scissors cause i dont want to damage it
I go to town on everything
I am confused about something maybe y0ou can help
I have seen these purple japanese only two times I cant find them anywhere
Also i read that they shouldnt be full sun mine gets atleast 7 hours during the summe I have had really good luck with it no probs till now
Could it be the full sunlight for 19 year?

CrazyDaisy · 25th April 2010, 11:12 AM

absolutely beautiful

24th April 2010, 11:15 PM	#1
CrazyDaisy Sappling Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ona, WV Posts: 6	I have a very damaged Japanese maple on the trunk I am waiting on the extension agent to help me but that may be tomorrow if anyone could help me that would be great. please Attached Thumbnails

24th April 2010, 11:48 PM	#2
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,059	Re: I have a very damaged Japanese maple How did the damage to the trunk happen? The damage looks old, I would just let it live on as it is, it seems to have reasonable vigor, it looks small so its no threat to anything really. __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011 Last edited by Jeff Darby; 25th April 2010 at 10:38 AM.

24th April 2010, 11:53 PM	#3
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,991	Re: I have a very damaged Japanese maple That trees buried, you need to carefully hand excavate and find original grade and trunk flare. I think it is salvageable though, bit of TLC and soil treatments it'll be fighting fit. Find original grade, add soil amendments like Seasol (seaweed extract), liquid blood/bone (no fertilizers), mycorrhizal fungi etc. Do not wrap or paint the wound, treat by directly applying an antagonistic fungi called trichoderma. What's the deal over there with these extension agents, are they like freebie voluntary workers or something? __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

25th April 2010, 10:23 AM	#4
CrazyDaisy Sappling Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ona, WV Posts: 6	Re: I have a very damaged Japanese maple thanks lol Being a Master Gardener has its privelages yes, they will come out to the community and answer questions and help out. It a great program helps alot of people I am new to trees and vegetables I grow the heck out some flowers though I like hard to grow tropicals yes, i buried the tree this morning trying to see if it was rotten below. ill have to fix that It looked ok but I just hit panic mode automatically thinking some horrible fatal wilt i feel better now, thank you guys

25th April 2010, 10:50 AM	#5
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,059	Re: I have a very damaged Japanese maple your welcome.. __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

25th April 2010, 11:09 AM	#6
CrazyDaisy Sappling Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ona, WV Posts: 6	Re: I have a very damaged Japanese maple jay I havent pruned the maple since last year so I think its been since then because i probally would of noticed it is it me or are alot of people having bark issues right now with the maples maybe its a frost thing? Do you think so I hardly even touch the tree with scissors cause i dont want to damage it I go to town on everything I am confused about something maybe y0ou can help I have seen these purple japanese only two times I cant find them anywhere Also i read that they shouldnt be full sun mine gets atleast 7 hours during the summe I have had really good luck with it no probs till now Could it be the full sunlight for 19 year?

25th April 2010, 11:12 AM	#7
CrazyDaisy Sappling Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ona, WV Posts: 6	Re: I have a very damaged Japanese maple absolutely beautiful Attached Thumbnails

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