Ice-damaged young maple - Ask Extension
The tips of my young yellow bark maple (about 6-7 ft) appear to have been damaged by the ice storm, many branches having several inches of dead stem a...
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Ice-damaged young maple #870424
Asked May 28, 2024, 1:18 PM EDT
The tips of my young yellow bark maple (about 6-7 ft) appear to have been damaged by the ice storm, many branches having several inches of dead stem above the new growth. Should I cut the dead parts off or leave them alone? Thanks for your help!
Lane County Oregon
Expert Response
Your tree looks very healthy! You can go ahead and remove the dead branches/twigs now. This will remove these branches/twigs as possible sites for disease and pest homes.
