Caring for a Japanese maple
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Sue Kiene on Aug 07, 2016Even though it is supposed to like lots of sun, it may be that it needs to get acclimated to it along with maybe wind in your area. From the picture it is hard to tell what is wrong. Can you add some close ups of the leaves and maybe some of the smaller limbs to assist us in getting a better idea? In the meantime I would be checking for bugs (maybe wash the leaves with soapy water and give it a little fertilizer. Water consistently.Helpful Reply
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Pat on Aug 07, 2016They require LOTS of water.Helpful Reply
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Debracopes on Aug 07, 2016I need more water for my plant I thought lessHelpful Reply
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Bryan's Workshop on Aug 07, 2016Hello! I live in Japan and can give some advice. The leaves of your tree are "sun baked." Japanese maples naturally grow under the canopies of other trees in a forest. A Japanese maple is an "under story" tree. They are a beautiful tree, so people want them in open landscapes like yards where they have trouble growing. I suggest you grow it in a container. It'll do well in a container with a little care. Google search "Japanese maple in a container" for some good visuals. Good Luck! :)Helpful Reply
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Lyn2398900 on Aug 07, 2016I live near Seattle, Wash. and I've had mine for 30 some years! First it was all alone in the sun and did fine. Maybe the weather has something to do with it. Now it does have a big tulip tree shading some of it. Yes, water, but don't overdo it! And when it's time, know how to prune it or invest in a pro.Helpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Aug 08, 2016The maple looks sunburnt, however that is very common in The NorthEast due to constant changing of humidity and heat. Moving the tree to the shade is of no benefit as they truly need full sun. I would also recommend re-potting the plant in a larger pot aid drainage holes to aid in new nutrients to the root system.Keep moist but not wet.Helpful Reply
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