Question From:
Ash in Rochester, Rochester VIC
Nature of problem:
ey I live in northern Victoria. My maple tree’s new growth are curled and shrivelled. The tree is in lawn which i water every 3rd day. Temp has been around 30 with a few days pushing 40. I’m not sure what is happening. Please help?
Type of Plant (if known):
Lipstick maple
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
Shrivelled, curled new growth
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Clay
How often do you water the plant:
Lawn every 3rd day
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
Most of the day
What type of plant is it:
Maple tree
How long since you planted it:
2 years
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
No, have fertilised lawn around tree
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoors
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
Ground
What other treatments have you given the plant:
Nil
Upload photo if available:
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Other Comments:
Answer: Hi Ash, I’m not sure what this is. It could be caused by tiny insects or mites attacking the growth buds – you would need to use a hand lens to see them IF they are still there. It could also be some sort of toxic spray drifting over the plant. Since the plant looks otherwise quite healthy, I would fertilise it with Seasol PowerFeed and water it twice a week for 30 minutes with a sprinkler during this Summer. Don
