Spots on Japanese Maple leaves

Discussion in 'Maples' started by rdaughtr, Apr 28, 2004.

  1. rdaughtr

    rdaughtr Member

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    I have a nice Japanese Maple that tends to get white spots in late summer. Just wondered if this is a common problem and is there a fix for this? I have had other Japanese Maples but never had a spotting problem. Would really appreciate some help with this problem.
     
  2. graftedmaplecollector

    graftedmaplecollector Active Member 10 Years

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    is it dried spots or like a powder?
    if powder-like, its probably fungus.
    Use a gentle fungicide spray or Phyton-27
    if the spots are dry(withered)it might be
    lack of watering or a compacted rootball.
    hope this helps
     
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    Thanks for the information on the spotting of my Japanese maple. The spots are dry ones and I will try and water the plant more often. I don't think the rootball is constricted as I always make the planting hole large and add pete and other loose organic material.
     
  4. yes..on watering check your soil and outside conditions
    if they are dry more water, if the soil is moist and in the shade,
    less or no water. If the area is full sun and the soil is moist
    its the direct sunlight and not the watering dont over-water it.
    Maybe try to transplant it to a shadier area.
     

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