Maple tree dropping leaves - Ask Extension
I have a maple tree that is dropping leaves from several spots on the tree. This is not a complete shedding of leaves but areas here and there. What c...
Knowledgebase
Maple tree dropping leaves #877588
Asked July 17, 2024, 9:59 AM EDT
I have a maple tree that is dropping leaves from several spots on the tree. This is not a complete shedding of leaves but areas here and there. What could be the cause of this and is there anything I can do about it?
St. Louis County Minnesota
Expert Response
Thank you for writing.
How old is this tree?
I need a photo from two sides of the bottom two feet of the tree as it enters the ground.
I would also like a picture of both sides of a fallen leaf that is still partially green.
How old is this tree?
I need a photo from two sides of the bottom two feet of the tree as it enters the ground.
I would also like a picture of both sides of a fallen leaf that is still partially green.
The tree was on the property when we bought the house but it is probably 35-40 years old. Attached are the pictures you requested. Thank you for attending to these concerns.
Thank you for writing.
A couple possibilities come to mind.
Verticulum Wilt is top of the list. https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/2005/jun/071602.htm
Second, possibly severe overwatering with an auto sprinkler.
Third, it could be a condition called chlorosis chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/BP/BP-27-W.pdf
Please obtain a soil test https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/ which will help with chlorosis.
A tree professional should see this (not an emergency--they are busy with storm damage) https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional
A couple possibilities come to mind.
Verticulum Wilt is top of the list. https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/2005/jun/071602.htm
Second, possibly severe overwatering with an auto sprinkler.
Third, it could be a condition called chlorosis chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/BP/BP-27-W.pdf
Please obtain a soil test https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/ which will help with chlorosis.
A tree professional should see this (not an emergency--they are busy with storm damage) https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional
Is there a repository of certified arborist for my area? I live in Duluth
Hello, the University of MN does not keep such lists however if you google certified arborist duluth you will find a number of ISA certified firm.
