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Red Maple leaves reddish/brown on tips and curling up

15 years ago

In Missouri and planted this particular tree at the end of June this year. Shortly thereafter, a very hot period of weather began. 30+ days of close to or over 100 heat index with very little rain. For about 10 days or so, temps reached 115 heat index. We watered the tree daily during this period and have continued to do so about 2 to 3 times a week. The leaves on the tree are curled up and reddish/brown on the tips. I've searched out the cause online and nothing really points to infestation or disease. Seems to be stress.

Thoughts?

Thanks much!

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jean001a
15 years ago
Stress, yes.

Apply the water directly to the rootball more often than to the surrounding area. Likely you'll need to trickle it in.
brettay
14 years ago
The biggest mistake I have made with newly planted maples in the past is to over-water them. Maples like moist soil, not wet soil. I would never water a maple every day. I would put mulch near (but not touching) the base of the tree and water about twice a week, even for newly planted trees.

The great thing about maples is that they will rebound with fresh new leaves next spring. Also, they get more and more heat/sun tolerant each year they are in the ground. I have found it takes around 3 full growing seasons before they reach their peak heat/sun tolerance.

-Brett
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