Jm Leaves Turning Brown And Dropping

Discussion in 'Maples' started by radon1, Aug 19, 2006.

  1. radon1

    radon1 Member

    Messages:
    1
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    somerdale, NJ USA
    I have a red JM in my back yard. It has been there for about 30 to 40 years. about two months age i had the back yard fully paved with paving blocks. around the perimeter are planting beds. everything looked great untill about 3-4 days ago the maple leaves started turning brown and droping all of its leaves. I woud hate to lose this fine tree can anyone give me an idea of what is happening.

    Thank You
    radon1
     
  2. Laurie

    Laurie Active Member Maple Society 10 Years

    Messages:
    428
    Likes Received:
    23
    Location:
    Seattle, WA
    We are hearing similarly stories from various areas, including the north-east. Check out the following link regarding early leaf drop, which was posted in another thread last week:
    http://www.mortonarboretumphc.org/feature%20articles/Plant%20Physiology/When%20Trees%20Drop%20Their%20Leaves%20or%20Develo p%20Early%20Fall%20Color%20%20August%202002.pdf
    Inspect the branches and you should see new buds, which some of our members have reported should leaf out in about three weeks. If you see branch die-back or discoloration in the trunk anywhere, let us know.

     

Share This Page