Comments on: Choosing a Japanese Maple

By: Davidsan

Davidsan — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:20:23 +0000

Ok here is my theory and it is just that .. I have the same situation on most all of my trees at least those that are younger .. It is IMHO a humidity problem likley along with soil moisture nad soil fertility may play a part but I think the primary culprit is humidity ( which they DON’T have in Oregon ) .. I would bet most folks in the south and mid west have similar problems .. It doesn’t seem to be cultivar oriented for me … On my older trees it is less evident … but even this year where we had the 2nd coolest July on record I got it on a 6 year old Tamukeyama which is in aft. shade … and most other cultivars… It is probably also on my larger trees but not as noticeable since they are so full. I tell most folks that around here and likely out your way … the primo JM season is April thu June and then in fall whaen the color comes and obfuscates any imperfection. Davidsan

By: Leslie Gildersleeve

Leslie Gildersleeve — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:14:58 +0000

As I was looking more at your site I saw the article about leaf burn – thanks!

By: Leslie Gildersleeve

Leslie Gildersleeve — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:54:03 +0000

I also am a JM lover. I live in central NC and have about 15 JM trees of all varities. Here is my question – is it wind burn that is scorching the leaves on my trees? They are in dappled shade but still by the end of the summer, they look like they have been out in the sun – leaves are curled up and brown and some with burn holes in them, like the bloodgood. My lacy ones just turn brown. I have asked many people about this and have never gotten a good answer – any ideas?

thanks!
LG

By: coop

coop — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 13:30:36 +0000

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By: babull

babull — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:42:02 +0000

Thanks

By: KattyBlackyard

KattyBlackyard — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:49:38 +0000

Hi, very nice post. I have been wonder’n bout this issue,so thanks for posting

By: KrisBelucci

KrisBelucci — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:33:26 +0000

da best. Keep it going! Thank you

By: Jaime Johnson

Jaime Johnson — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:31:39 +0000

I have always loved the Japanese Maple. I have never visited a more informative site than yours on this subject. I am impressed with the articles and your site. Thank you