What can I do to prevent further damage on my maple tree leaves?
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Tina Krenz
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I took pictures of the leaves on my maple tree and wonder what's eating them, and what can I do about it? The tree is called " Old October Glory" or something within that name. I also took pictures to show and maybe if someone can get a close up view, they can see what I'm talking about. Any suggestions?
These are some of the leaves I picked off of the maple tree for any solutions.
4 answers
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How old is the tree? Are the leaves falling off? are there a few or the whole tree being affected? Any limbs dying? Maple trees are a pretty hardy tree and sometimes you get insects that will do this on any tree, shrub, or plant. Whenever a tree is losing leaves and looks like it is being attacked, I always first look at the base of the tree to see if there is any sawdust and/or weird looking sap, bugs, or holes. If not, and the leaves look like this I do not panic if they are still on the tree. If you feel like you are losing the tree you can spray for insects using insecticidal soap which is organic and more natural or use something stronger. I would not panic if it is only a few leaves and the tree is not looking distressed (like wilting or branches dying). I will watch for you and any more symptoms but for now this may be the work of a maple worm,or caterpillar which at this time in the season could be a tent caterpillar. Either way, look for caterpillars or worms and get a pic.
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Jul 15, 2014
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Thanks, will do.
Tina Krenz
on Jul 15, 2014
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It's a fairly young tree, we just bought it last spring I think, and I haven't had a chance to look at the base of the tree yet to tell you, but when I do, I will let you know, so keep this posted in my e-mail until I get back so I won't forget to check,o.k.?
Tina Krenz
on Jul 19, 2014
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Just wondering have you checked for worms,holes in bark etc. It definitely looks like an insect situation. Be careful what control you use many maples do not tolerate certain insecticides.
Janet Pizaro
on Aug 17, 2015
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