Droopy Japanese Maple
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Comments (0)I just had a sugar maple tree planted last week. May 15th 2013). How do I know if I over watered it?...See MoreJapanese Maple or Red Maple seedling?
Comments (9)I think you mean Bloodgood, and I'm a bit late to this conversation, but they will look like the picture I am sharing: Or this... Or this... These are all from Acer Palmatum 'Bloodgood' and germinate successfully from samaras (seeds) that get cold stratified naturally (or in a fridge for 90ish days) and then grow into seedlings (shown in all of my pics). You can graft other cultivars (scions) onto these, which would make these seedlings your eventual rootstock (after seedling grows for about 2 years or 1/8 in). Or these seedlings could be used for bonsai, or just planted as is and they would just be considered Acer Palmatum Red Japanese Maple, not a Bloodgood unless it's grafted. Hope this helps (8 years later)!...See MoreDroopy maple tree
Comments (7)When was it planted the first time? Digging up a deciduous tree after it has leaved out can cause severe transplant shock. The trees roots have been reduced and disturbed and now have to re-establish while trying to supply the leaves with moisture and nutrients. That's why the leaves have stopped growing and look a little droopy. The tree is in 'survival mode'. If it's now planted correctly, there's nothing more to do, The tree will recover. What the tree needs most is time and warm sunny weather. Check the root ball and immediate area every several days so it stays moist but let it dry out to an extent each time, before watering so the roots don't drown....See MoreOak? Maple? Japanese maple? Something else?
Comments (3)Often young oaks have leaves that vary considerable from older plants of the same species. It is red oak group due to pointed leaf tips, but closer than that I doubt it can be IDed due to its youth unless there is a mature oak nearby which might give you a reasonable guess at species....See Morehl_60
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