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Comments (10)At least one of the pictures shows that the tree is too deep. Japanese maple really hate this and I guarantee that it is at least contributing to the problem. Pushing back a little dirt will show you nothing. You need to get right down to the root collar, the point that you can see the first of the major roots. I bet before you get there you will see root problems, such as a girdling root. If you look at pictures of healthy Japanese gardens you can see these trees growing quite happily in places like on top of rocks with many exposed roots, which is part of their beauty....See MoreIs my Japanese Red Maple going to make it or is it dying?
Comments (2)Jo, I "think" I see buds on the tree. Reason for the quotation marks is it's just a bit blurry to my eyes, but it does appear there are viable buds on the plant. where in creation are you? And are other maples greening out in your area? It's been a cool/ fairly dry spring where I happen to live, and that's not conducive to rapid greening out of plants. Give it time. Also realize, a tree in a container is under constant stress. That's just not a good growing environment. Not saying don't do it-I'm sure you've got your reasons-but do be aware, plants are typically somewhat stunted by such growing conditions as found in a pot....See MoreDying Red Dragon Japanese Maple
Comments (19)Just an FYI, but Superthrive is NOT a fertilizer. At best, it is a vitamin and plant hormone mixture that is supposed to reduce transplant shock and encourage root development but its actual ingredients other than B1 and NAA are not disclosed. btw, applications of vitamin B1 (thiamine) have been proven to not provide any measurable benefits to plant growth, as it is present in all soils and is manufactured by plants themselves in sufficient quantities. The debates over the benefits - if any - of Superthrive are long and heated. However there is only anecdotal reports that it provides any positive stimulus to plant growth. Scientific trials have demonstrated NO measurable benefit. And FWIW, if the tree in question is infected with VW, no amount of fertilizing with anything is going to help - fertilizer does not kill off plant pathogens....See MoreHelp sought for Japanese Maples Dying.Why ? Cimate;Disease ? Gardengal
Comments (2)Japanese Maples can often suffer from root rot. You may be over watering the plants, or they have no ability to drain freely out the bottom. You may need to add some vermiculite or a soil additive to add air to the soil. Also, the size of the tree is quite large for the size of the pot. Perhaps the tree is becoming rootbound in this pot and is starting to strangle itself. I would suggest either putting it in a larger pot, or planting it in the ground. If you do so, you may want to have a look at the roots and cut any that may be girdling the tree before planting....See Moregardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
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