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Why is my Japanese maple turning brown?

Sarah 31Sarah 31 Posts: 58
in Problem solving
My maple about 18” high planted in the Autumn is turning brown . 4 planted at same time, this is the only one suffering. Does anyone have any suggestions? 

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  • Fire LilyFire Lily Posts: 296
    The spring sun is very strong and can burn leaves. Shade it a bit. 
  • Sarah 31Sarah 31 Posts: 58
    I can try that, thanks 
  • Sarah 31Sarah 31 Posts: 58
    i did some more research, browning of leaves can be caused if trunk of tree below soil level, bit  of investigation showed 2 cm of soil above root level. This has now been rectified so hopefully tree will be happier. 

  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    Some don't like wind either.
  • Sarah 31Sarah 31 Posts: 58
    Very true, but with 4 trees planted this is the only one suffering. The trunk looks much drier. Hopefully this will be enough to make a difference. 
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