How long has the tree been planted next to the pond? If it's young full sun can damage it, but if it's been there a while it should be established enough to be burn resistant. If this only happened after the thunderstorms it may be getting too much water.

Hi, it was planted Mothers Day weekend this year...so 10 weeks about. I have given it some shade protection today...it looks ugly but if it works I will be happy. I don't think it has had too much water. It has been really hot and humid here and I have been watering it every 4 day. I stuck my fingers down in the dirt around it and it was moist but not wet. I hope it survives!

Nanahanna

I HAVE SOME MAPLES IN MY YARD A BLOODGOOD AND A CRIMSON QUEEN AND MY ARE RED AND GREEN.IF IT STILL HAS NEW GROWTH IT PROBALLY IS OKAY , THE HOT SUN DOES A MESSY LITTLE NUMBER ON THE LEAVES SOMETIMES BUT IF IT IS GETTING WATER I WOULD NOT SWEAT IT.

Thanks Danmatthe! I will keep an eye on it!

Nanahanna

None of the leaves should be shriveling. Dig deeper and see if the lower part of the root zone is being inundated. Is the pond contained by an barrier, or natural, perhaps saturating the area under the tree?

Thanks. There is no way pond water could be getting to the roots...the pond has a liner and the water level is consistently in the same spot. The maple is planted above the pond next to a preform pond. I will post pictures tomorrow after church and will dig deep to see if it is wet down lower. Thanks again!

Nanahanna

The sun always drys the surface first. If the soil is muist by checking just under the surface there is probably a lot of mositure the lower you go.

You are probably right NoBreyner. I was going to check this afternoon, but it is too hot out there now to even breathe! I will check about sundown.

Thanks!
Nanahanna

Just wanted to say, according to my Armstrong consultant, the maples can not tolerate hot temperatures, their leaves will dry up. They do love moist soil and no need for fertilizer, but if you do, then a very light one. But I am also having this problem and it's because my weather is very hot and the sun is strong. Putting up a protective awning or screen will help.

Oh P.S., the reflection of the pond may also bring up the temperature for the Maple, put up some shade for this expensive plant.

Hi baggygal! I have shade over it from 11:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. It is looking a little better...at least no more leaves seem to be frying up crisp. I had not thought about the pond creating a reflection! Hmmmmm. Thanks!

Nanahanna

I was told you could use a product called "Wilt Pruf". I have a young 'Autumn Moon that I recently planted and wanted to make sure it did ok until I got the thing established. I just bought some yesterday and sprayed it on last evening. Not sure if it will work or not but I don't think it will hurt. The stuff is supposed to help the tender leaves retain moisture so as not to burn up.

Thanks jodonne! Where do you get Wilt Pruf?

Nanahanna