Woodland Maple Tree - Ask Extension
Half of the tree did not leaf out. Other half has leaves.
Leaves look shriveled in places.
Any suggestions would be appreciated
Thank you
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Woodland Maple Tree #869157
Asked May 19, 2024, 7:09 PM EDT
Half of the tree did not leaf out. Other half has leaves.
Leaves look shriveled in places.
Any suggestions would be appreciated
Thank you
Anoka County Minnesota
Expert Response
Your tree is in trouble. The dieback of the canopy is a sign of serious problems. The leaf damage might be caused by a sucking insects such as aphids. But these insects wouldn't be a problem on a healthy tree and yours is not.
I can't diagnose based on photos. You should have a certified arborist look at the tree to see what is causing the dieback and whether it can be saved:
https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist/findanarborist
One final note and a possible cause: one of your photos shows what looks like mechanical damage (lawn mower? weed whip?) to the base of the trunk. This is the kind of damage that can seriously injury or kill a tree:
https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/fnr/fnr-492-w.pdf
https://news.okstate.edu/articles/agriculture/2020/gedon_tree_trunk_damage.html
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/help-for-the-home-gardener/advice-tips-resources/insects-pests-and-problems/environmental/mechanical
I can't diagnose based on photos. You should have a certified arborist look at the tree to see what is causing the dieback and whether it can be saved:
https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist/findanarborist
One final note and a possible cause: one of your photos shows what looks like mechanical damage (lawn mower? weed whip?) to the base of the trunk. This is the kind of damage that can seriously injury or kill a tree:
https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/fnr/fnr-492-w.pdf
https://news.okstate.edu/articles/agriculture/2020/gedon_tree_trunk_damage.html
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/help-for-the-home-gardener/advice-tips-resources/insects-pests-and-problems/environmental/mechanical
Thank you I appreciate your advice.
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