What can be done to save my Japanese Bloodgood Maple?

maybaby64 · 13th May 2009, 01:47 AM

This tree is less than 10 years old and has always leafed out in the spring very nicely - until this year. (see pic) I am north of Cincinnati, Ohio and we experienced a mild winter with the exception of a few extremely cold days late in the season. Do we prune out the limbs that are barren or do we give it another year? I love the tree, but have never been crazy about its shape. Any ideas?

Eric Frei · 14th May 2009, 09:15 PM

It's going to be even a crazier shape if you prune out the dead!

I say wait till end of summer.

maybaby64 · 15th May 2009, 02:13 AM

So you are in agreement that the bare branches are dead and will need to be removed? That's a lot of dead branches -- Should I just replace it?

Garry Brockley · 15th May 2009, 07:43 AM

i would say yes remove it but you need to know what damaged that one before transplanting a new one, i.e. soil ph, type of soil clay, sand are there elevated amounts of mycelium in the area, high or low nitrogen, pottasium, phosphates, check the roots of the tree coming out look for damage or rot, these some of the basics, if you find anything post on here and we will endeavour to help dont forget to take pictures.

pcarborist · 16th May 2009, 12:10 AM

mb64, is it possible you could post a photo of the lower trunk, especially where it emanates out of the ground?

maybaby64 · 16th May 2009, 10:34 AM

Here are some additional pictures of the tree. Any additional recommendations or thoughts would be appreciated.

Garry Brockley · 16th May 2009, 12:12 PM

looks to me like the tree was planted too deep, I cant see any basal flare,

pcarborist · 16th May 2009, 01:04 PM

Quote:

looks to me like the tree was planted too deep, I cant see any basal flare,

I concur.

Eric Frei · 17th May 2009, 09:40 AM

Here's a similar case, look at what was done and try to do the same.

Juvenile poinciana problems - case study

13th May 2009, 01:47 AM	#1
maybaby64 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 3	What can be done to save my Japanese Bloodgood Maple? This tree is less than 10 years old and has always leafed out in the spring very nicely - until this year. (see pic) I am north of Cincinnati, Ohio and we experienced a mild winter with the exception of a few extremely cold days late in the season. Do we prune out the limbs that are barren or do we give it another year? I love the tree, but have never been crazy about its shape. Any ideas? Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Garry Brockley; 13th May 2009 at 07:44 AM.

14th May 2009, 09:15 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: What can be done to save my Japanese Bloodgood Maple? It's going to be even a crazier shape if you prune out the dead! I say wait till end of summer. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

15th May 2009, 02:13 AM	#3
maybaby64 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 3	Re: What can be done to save my Japanese Bloodgood Maple? So you are in agreement that the bare branches are dead and will need to be removed? That's a lot of dead branches -- Should I just replace it?

15th May 2009, 07:43 AM	#4
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: What can be done to save my Japanese Bloodgood Maple? i would say yes remove it but you need to know what damaged that one before transplanting a new one, i.e. soil ph, type of soil clay, sand are there elevated amounts of mycelium in the area, high or low nitrogen, pottasium, phosphates, check the roots of the tree coming out look for damage or rot, these some of the basics, if you find anything post on here and we will endeavour to help dont forget to take pictures. __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

16th May 2009, 12:10 AM	#5
pcarborist Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PC Posts: 177	Re: What can be done to save my Japanese Bloodgood Maple? mb64, is it possible you could post a photo of the lower trunk, especially where it emanates out of the ground? __________________ parkcityarborist

16th May 2009, 10:34 AM	#6
maybaby64 I'm new here so be nice Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 3	Re: What can be done to save my Japanese Bloodgood Maple? Here are some additional pictures of the tree. Any additional recommendations or thoughts would be appreciated. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Jeff Darby; 16th May 2009 at 10:50 AM. Reason: embeded & resize pictures

16th May 2009, 12:12 PM	#7
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: What can be done to save my Japanese Bloodgood Maple? looks to me like the tree was planted too deep, I cant see any basal flare, __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

17th May 2009, 09:40 AM	#9
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: What can be done to save my Japanese Bloodgood Maple? Here's a similar case, look at what was done and try to do the same. Juvenile poinciana problems - case study __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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