Maple tree problem - Ask Extension
My maple tree has some branches that are dying and the leaves have holes some are yellow with brown.
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Maple tree problem #652368
Asked June 17, 2020, 4:03 PM EDT
My maple tree has some branches that are dying and the leaves have holes some are yellow with brown.
Washington County Minnesota
Expert Response
We don't have enough information to answer your question. We'd need to see sharp photos of the tree as a whole to assess its health.
The leaves with yellow patches suggest that the tree has chlorosis, a nutrient deficiency that often affects maple trees growing in alkaline soil.
Following is information about chlorosis and what to do about it.
Under the circumstances, we advise asking a certified arborist to evaluate the tree's condition and recommend a course of action. If you decide to do that, the following information may be useful:
