Maple tree not "taking root" after planting - Ask Extension
Hi, Bought a "hot wings" maple in May. Planted it in front yard, fertilized with the transplant fertilizer as directed. Now it seems to loos...
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Maple tree not "taking root" after planting #878129
Asked July 21, 2024, 2:46 PM EDT
Hi, Bought a "hot wings" maple in May. Planted it in front yard, fertilized with the transplant fertilizer as directed. Now it seems to loosing leaves from the bottom up. Can't seem to find any info online.
Live in St Cloud MN.
Thank you!
Sherburne County Minnesota
Expert Response
Was it planted correctly? See this web page
https://extension.umn.edu/how/planting-and-transplanting-trees-and-shrubs
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/decline-newly-planted-trees
If planted correctly and has been watered, is there squirrel activity detaching leaves from the tree? For general tree information, download this publication and this web page.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5368392.pdf
https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/deciduous/
https://extension.umn.edu/how/planting-and-transplanting-trees-and-shrubs
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/decline-newly-planted-trees
If planted correctly and has been watered, is there squirrel activity detaching leaves from the tree? For general tree information, download this publication and this web page.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5368392.pdf
https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/deciduous/
Thank you
