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Sugar Maple Tree Wilting #868078
Asked May 12, 2024, 1:31 PM EDT
I planted a 7-gallon Sugar Maple tree in my backyard 2 years ago. However, I didn’t realize how wet the backyard gets. The following year, the tree didn’t do too well - the tree’s canopy was very thin, didn’t grow much, and the branches seem to droop or couldn’t support the weight of the leaves; also, the edges of the leaves curled up. Late last year, I transplanted the tree to the front yard. The front yard has much better soil (black dirt/sand mix) and water management. This year, the leaves are wilting. Is the tree still trying to recover from the terrible wet environment that it was in during year 1-2, or is it too late for this tree?
Dakota County Minnesota
Expert Response
Picture from 5/12
Picture from 5/12
extension.umn.edu/how/planting-and-transplanting-trees-and-shrubs
Human recovery after injury or surgery can take months. This tree may be on a similiar time line.