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I have a very large maple tree (sorry I don't know what type) in my backyard. (it is much taller than my 2 story house). It is usually very healthy....
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I have a very large maple... #187879
Asked June 03, 2014, 10:33 AM EDT
I have a very large maple tree (sorry I don't know what type) in my backyard. (it is much taller than my 2 story house). It is usually very healthy. About a week ago I notice many of the leaves throughout the tree, for as high up as I can see, look almost burnt (we have been having a lot of rain, so don't think it is drought). I tried to pull down a small limb to photograph. This limb actually looks pretty good with only about 5 bad leaves, but most of the limbs look much worse. Any idea what this might be? I don't know how old the tree is, house was built in late 80's.
Anne Arundel County Maryland
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Without photos or more information we cannot say for sure what is going on. You might want to look at the following site to see if it describes what you have.
http://extension.umd.edu/learn/bacterial-leaf-scorch Check your tree for any types of evidence of stress http://extension.umd.edu/sites/default/files/_images/programs/hgic/Publications/HG61_IPM_Series_Shad... Can you send a photo of your branch that has the five bad leaves? vw
http://extension.umd.edu/learn/bacterial-leaf-scorch Check your tree for any types of evidence of stress http://extension.umd.edu/sites/default/files/_images/programs/hgic/Publications/HG61_IPM_Series_Shad... Can you send a photo of your branch that has the five bad leaves? vw
I did attach the picture, but here it is again. The condition seems to be spread throughout the tree at random (at least what I can see from the ground). This particular branch was not too bad, others I could see had more damage, but couldn't get a get picture.
I did attach the picture, but here it is again. The condition seems to be spread throughout the tree at random (at least what I can see from the ground). This particular branch was not too bad, others I could see had more damage, but couldn't get a get picture.
Your maple tree is suffering from a rather common foliar fungal disease known as anthracnose. Many species of trees have their own strain of anthracnose and the weather conditions this spring were conducive to a widespread outbreak of anthracnose on several species, including the maples. Since it is a foliar disease, it is not usually fatal, so your tree may not look as beautiful as usual, but it will survive and recover. It is very important that you rake up and dispose of all the leaves that fall from the tree this year.
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LS
Thank You! I was worried I would loose the tree.
