Autumn Blaze Maple Leaf Red Bumps - Ask Extension
I have 6 Autumn Blaze Maples in my yard, all younger trees (maybe 5 years old) and all have red bumps on the top of the leaves. I was reading on your...
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Autumn Blaze Maple Leaf Red Bumps #454807
Asked May 17, 2018, 4:06 PM EDT
I have 6 Autumn Blaze Maples in my yard, all younger trees (maybe 5 years old) and all have red bumps on the top of the leaves. I was reading on your website that this is likely Maple Bladder Gall but it mentions this occurs on the underside of the leaf and this is on top. I have attached a picture. Can you tell me what this is and if there is anything I should be doing to address it?
Thank you in advance for your help!! Very much appreciated.
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
The photo you sent is Maple Bladder Gall. They can occur on the top and the bottom of leaves. The damage from the insects typically does not negatively impact the tree. Below is a link to information regarding these. It may be the same article you reference in your inquiry..
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