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japanese garnet maple help me

21 years ago

I purchase 3 japanese garnet maples 7 weeks ago. 2 are doing well, one is wilting. The leaves are staying red and seem to be shrivel up and crumbly. All are in morning sun, afternoon shade. Too much Water? Not enough Water? I don't know anything about these trees. Can someone help?

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ron48
21 years ago
If there brown at the tips first, give them a drink. They don't have an established root system yet so they can't take up much water in the 80-95* heat.

If there still potted move them to the shade and plant them in early fall.

I have a 10 year old Garnet fall planted and watered only the following summer. It sits in an open area light early morning shade, full mid day sun. It looks great. Getting them established is crucial to survival.

I wouldn't fertilize now. Mulch 4" and keep the mulch away from the trunks buy a couple of inches.

Ron
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