{"id":9040,"date":"2021-06-21T19:09:56","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T19:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/?p=9040"},"modified":"2021-06-26T09:32:21","modified_gmt":"2021-06-26T09:32:21","slug":"how-to-save-a-dying-maple-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/how-to-save-a-dying-maple-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Save A Dying Maple Tree?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Has your maple tree been looking sick lately? Maybe you\u2019ve noticed a lot of dead branches or changes in the leaves. There are many different things that may cause a maple tree<\/a> to become sick or die. Read on to learn more about how to save a dying maple tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Know If My Maple Tree is Dying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Trees rarely die suddenly. It\u2019s usually a gradual process that involves the tree slowly becoming more diseased or rotted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, you may not notice right away that your tree has a problem. The good thing is, if you catch the signs and symptoms of a dying tree early enough, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll be able to correct the problem and save the tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what signs and symptoms should you be looking for? According to experts, these are the top symptoms of maple tree decline:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Slow growth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Does your tree seem to be growing more slowly than it has in the past? Is it still putting out new growth, and if so, does that new growth look healthy and appear to be growing normally<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different maple tree species have different growth rates, and some types naturally grow much slower than others. They also reach maturity at different ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, if you know your tree is growing slower than it should be, and it hasn\u2019t reached maturity yet, a slow growth rate could mean a sick tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Premature color changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You probably have a pretty good idea of when trees start showing their fall colors in your area. If your maple tree leaves start changing color a month or two (or more) before their usual time, this could be cause for concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Other leaf changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do the leaves on your tree look paler than they have in the past? Do they appear smaller than normal, and are there fewer of them than you remember from past years?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Changes in the leaves are often the first sign that your tree may be sick or dying. Don\u2019t take these changes lightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Dying areas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s normal for trees to have an occasional dead branch, but too many could be a sign of trouble. If your tree has a lot of unexplained dead branches, or if branches continue to die after you\u2019ve pruned away other dead branches, you may have a diseased or dying tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some other signs to look for include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n