Japanese Maple in BC

My Japanese Maple has lost bark on its lower trunk and is showing signs of wilting even after a wet spring. We had a warm spell in March where it started to flower, but now it’s loosing its leaves. Watering…

Japanese maple and small black bugs

I live in downtown Toronto and I have a japanese maple that is just starting to bud. I have noticed that there are tiny black bugs on the buds…

Japanese Maple

We have a 30 year old Japanese Maple which is 30ft high. For the last few years we have had bad spider mites which we have treated with Diatomaceous Earth (puffed over the lower branches and placed on the crooks…

A small tree in place of Japanese maple

Hi I have a beautiful small garden in a tight space in my backyard. I have not had success with Japanese maple as the accent tree. 4 years back I put a Japanese maple that did not survive. Last year…

Half of my Japanese maple tree does not grow leaves

Half of my Japanese tree does not grow leaves. What might be the problem?…

No growth on crown of Emperor Japanese Maple, roots extendIng above soil line

Hi: We’ve had this Japanese Maple for about 5 years now. We planted it where an old silver Maple stood. The stump of the Silver Maple was ground down, but remnants of it likely remain below ground. Growth on the…

Could I plant amelanchier once I removed my dead japanese maple

My Japanese maple is dying of bacterial wilt and leaf blight and I am certain it will be gone either this fall or next year. Could I plant amelanchier canadensis in it place right away or I need to wait…

Weeping Japanese Maple Tree

I have a weeping Japanese maple which is at least 10years old. Planted in a partly sunny area. It has been doing except for this year where it looks like it’s dying. Little foliage which is drying up. The outer…

Japanese Filigree Tree

We have an 8 year old tree that usually blooms and is so healthy each year. This year, 1 limb is dead. I need someone to look at this and some information on what is happening and how to deal…

Dwarf Japanese Maple “Waterfall” lacking leaves

The dwarf Japanese Maple “Waterfall” which leafs out beautifully every May in a sunny location for the past 16 years has hardly any leafs on it now on June 4th. The leafs are very slowly and gradually appearing. It doesn’t…

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