Acer palmatum 'Katsura'
Re: Acer not coming in to leaf
Kathy N
1845 0
Hi, Simon,
Not sure where you are, but in nearly any place I can think of, Acers should be leafed out by now. Scrape away a small section of the top layer of bark with your fingernail. Start near the end of a branch. If you see the thin green cambium layer, they tree is still alive, no green, go farther back toward the trunk. No green then go further back. If you see no green on the main trunk, then I would suspect it is dead.
Kathy C
Not sure where you are, but in nearly any place I can think of, Acers should be leafed out by now. Scrape away a small section of the top layer of bark with your fingernail. Start near the end of a branch. If you see the thin green cambium layer, they tree is still alive, no green, go farther back toward the trunk. No green then go further back. If you see no green on the main trunk, then I would suspect it is dead.
Kathy C
Posted: Friday 8th of June 2012 09:12 PM
Acer not coming in to leaf
Simon Mennens
1845 1
Was wondering if I have an issue with my Acer as it has yet to come into leaf.
It is planted in a clay heavy solid, but there is near by planting in relatively loose soil allowing a degree of drainage (albeit not a lot).
The red branch tips seem to be soft and pliable, but further down the branch it seems more woody and a more grey colour.
Not sure as to if the tree is fed up with the weather or if it has a real issue.
It is planted in a clay heavy solid, but there is near by planting in relatively loose soil allowing a degree of drainage (albeit not a lot).
The red branch tips seem to be soft and pliable, but further down the branch it seems more woody and a more grey colour.
Not sure as to if the tree is fed up with the weather or if it has a real issue.
Posted: Tuesday 5th of June 2012 12:33 PM Last reply: Thursday 17th of April 2025 09:55 AM
Re: Black leaf tips
Shoot User
1648 0
Hi Penny,
This sounds like it could be leaf scorch, which acers are very prone to. It can be caused be wind and/ or too much sunlight. Acers prefer a sheltered, shady positioning.
The good news is it's not a serious problem, and is mainly just an aesthetic issue. If you can improve conditions in any way (as mentioned above), you should find that your acer produces healthy new leaves.
Hope this helps!
Remember to add it to your 'plants I have' list to receive regular care instructions [LINK]https://https://www.shootgardening.com/plant/acer-palmatum-katsura[/LINK].
Regards
Katy
This sounds like it could be leaf scorch, which acers are very prone to. It can be caused be wind and/ or too much sunlight. Acers prefer a sheltered, shady positioning.
The good news is it's not a serious problem, and is mainly just an aesthetic issue. If you can improve conditions in any way (as mentioned above), you should find that your acer produces healthy new leaves.
Hope this helps!
Remember to add it to your 'plants I have' list to receive regular care instructions [LINK]https://https://www.shootgardening.com/plant/acer-palmatum-katsura[/LINK].
Regards
Katy
Posted: Thursday 12th of August 2010 01:03 PM
Black leaf tips
Shoot User
1648 1
Some of the leaf tips on my newly purchased acer have turned black - what should I do?
Posted: Wednesday 11th of August 2010 05:44 PM Last reply: Saturday 15th of February 2025 08:21 PM