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japanese maple in trouble
i have a small potted japanese maple (garnet i think) two years ago it was
nearly lost due to scale insect infestation,it recovered, and last year it looked healthy, this year though, i noticed more scale insects again and although i believe i caught it early and treated the tree, it still looks in a bad way, the ends of the leaves on about 30% of the plant look as though they`ve been scorched and are brittle, is this the result of the scale insects or does the problem lie else where? the tree is sited in semi shade and has been since i bought it 5 years ago thanks in advance |
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"lloydie" wrote in message
... i have a small potted japanese maple (garnet i think) two years ago it was nearly lost due to scale insect infestation,it recovered, and last year it looked healthy, this year though, i noticed more scale insects again and although i believe i caught it early and treated the tree, it still looks in a bad way, the ends of the leaves on about 30% of the plant look as though they`ve been scorched and are brittle, is this the result of the scale insects or does the problem lie else where? the tree is sited in semi shade and has been since i bought it 5 years ago thanks in advance Sounds as if one side of your plant has been damaged by frost. A very cold wind and very hot sun can also cause similar damage. The dead leaves will gradually fall off and new growth will take over, now that the weather is getting better. Regards, Emrys Davies. |
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If you have had it 5 years it probably wouldn't hurt to re-pot it as well, or at least top dress it.
The same thing happened to mine, I had two Acers planted in the border and there was a vicious frost during the last week in April a few years back. I was convinced they had "had it". I put them both in large pots and shifted them to the shelter of the shady patio, they made a full recovery and have been very happy since. Good luck with yours, they are terrific plants. |
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