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ID of a Maple Cultivar #807595

Asked August 23, 2022, 12:35 AM EDT

Hello UMD Extension Service Expert, Here's the fourth photo that completes the set of photos mentioned in my previous email. Best regards, Germaine

Prince George's County Maryland

Expert Response

Hi Germaine, 

Unfortunately, the chlorosis causing the maple's beautiful variegated foliage is due to a suspected issue with the trunk or roots (or possibly unsuitable pH). 

However, there are some cultivars of other species out there that could give you a similar look! Eastern redbud (a native tree) has a variegated cultivar called 'Silver Cloud'.  Another native tree, Sweet Gum, has a variegated cultivar called 'Silver King'. 

Jamie

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied August 23, 2022, 10:25 AM EDT

Hello Jamie,

 


Thanks for letting me know this is actually a deficiency in the tree. I guess the area in which it’s planted—in a drainage area—is causing the problem. I’ll see if I can get in touch with the company that maintains the property and let it know about the tree’s problem.

 


Best regards,

 


Germaine

The Question Asker Replied August 26, 2022, 11:55 AM EDT
You're welcome.
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied August 26, 2022, 11:57 AM EDT

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