I know nothing about maple trees!

ginger2000 · 24th June 2007, 07:58 AM

I have a Autumn Fantasy maple tree that does not look healthy. Quite a few branches have no leaves but most have 10-20 leaves. It actually looks like the wind blew all the leaves off but this is how it started out this year. There is very healthy growth coming out at the bottom of the truck. It is in a very moist spot on our lawn (the centre that planted the tree knew it was a moist spot and indicated to me that this tree likes water). The tree gets direct sun for a couple of hours in the morning and then again mid afternoon.
Any advise would be great!!!! Thanks

JohN Dee · 24th June 2007, 08:02 PM

Hiya Ginger,

What part of the world are you from?

Your tree's botanical name is: Acer rubrum. The leaf loss is quite normal as your tree is deciduous. A deciduous tree will loose it's leaves once a year for the winter, then come spring time it will grow new leaves.

As for the moist area, although tree's do love water, their roots also have to breath. So if the area that it is planted in is drenched in water then there is not enough oxygen for the roots and infact it is drowning.

If you could post some pictures of your tree, that always helps when we can see what we're dealing with.

Ekka · 24th June 2007, 08:14 PM

Be in trouble if member is in northern hemisphere and middle of summer?

Really need to know location.

Most the liquid ambers round here are bare now.

mdvaden · 26th June 2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ginger2000

I have a Autumn Fantasy maple tree that does not look healthy. Quite a few branches have no leaves but most have 10-20 leaves. It actually looks like the wind blew all the leaves off but this is how it started out this year. There is very healthy growth coming out at the bottom of the truck. It is in a very moist spot on our lawn (the centre that planted the tree knew it was a moist spot and indicated to me that this tree likes water). The tree gets direct sun for a couple of hours in the morning and then again mid afternoon.
Any advise would be great!!!! Thanks

More info please

In the lawn, do you use any lawn weed killers, whether spray, or weed & feed granules?

24th June 2007, 07:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
ginger2000 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1	I know nothing about maple trees! I have a Autumn Fantasy maple tree that does not look healthy. Quite a few branches have no leaves but most have 10-20 leaves. It actually looks like the wind blew all the leaves off but this is how it started out this year. There is very healthy growth coming out at the bottom of the truck. It is in a very moist spot on our lawn (the centre that planted the tree knew it was a moist spot and indicated to me that this tree likes water). The tree gets direct sun for a couple of hours in the morning and then again mid afternoon. Any advise would be great!!!! Thanks

24th June 2007, 08:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
JohN Dee Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 750	Hiya Ginger, What part of the world are you from? Your tree's botanical name is: Acer rubrum. The leaf loss is quite normal as your tree is deciduous. A deciduous tree will loose it's leaves once a year for the winter, then come spring time it will grow new leaves. As for the moist area, although tree's do love water, their roots also have to breath. So if the area that it is planted in is drenched in water then there is not enough oxygen for the roots and infact it is drowning. If you could post some pictures of your tree, that always helps when we can see what we're dealing with. __________________ Climber with slow climbing speed, must make up with mighty chainsaw roar. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

24th June 2007, 08:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Be in trouble if member is in northern hemisphere and middle of summer? Really need to know location. Most the liquid ambers round here are bare now. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

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