If the maple does not sprout in spring, this may be due to location problems or a disease. This is how you find the cause and keep the tree he althy.
Why isn't my maple sprouting and what can I do?
If a maple tree does not sprout in spring, this may be due to location problems, such as cold air or lack of nutrients, or a fungal infection, such as wilt. To save the tree, you should cut back affected branches, repot them or adjust the location accordingly and fertilize them.
When does a maple tree sprout?
Basically, a maple (Acer) should sprout betweenAprilandMay. The exact timing may vary depending on the maple species, location and prevailing weather. However, if the maple still does not sprout at the end of May, this indicates problems. Sometimes you will notice beforehand that the plant is lagging behind its development. Then take a closer look at them and consider the following questions:
- Do the branches seem alive or gray and dead?
- Are there any changes to the bark of the trunk?
Is the maple not sprouting because of wilting?
If theshoots become grayand limp, and the maple has an unusuallycracked bark and does not sprout, wilt is the cause Ask. In this case, the tree has contracted a serious fungal infection. Only if you intervene in time and remove dried shoots can you prevent something worse and perhaps save the tree.
How do I treat the affected maple tree that won't sprout?
You must consistentlycut back an affected treeandtransplant it into new substrate. Once a few shoots have turned gray, the tree still has a chance of survival after such an operation. Proceed as follows when pruning:
- Prepare the cutting tool with a sharp blade and disinfect it.
- Cut maple back to he althy wood.
- Dig up the plant and remove soil from the roots.
- Cut back the roots as well.
- Plant maple in a new location with new substrate.
- Do not replant the old location.
Potted plants can also be affected by the fungus. You should repot affected plants.
Does the location hinder the sprouting of the maple?
Alsocold airornutrient deficiency can make budding considerably more difficult. If you want to avoid failure to sprout, you should plant your maple tree protected from cold winds. Fertilize the plant with appropriate fertilizers between April and August. With the right care, you can ensure that there is enough energy available for budding.
Tip
Wilt spreads over soil
The fungus invades the maple tree and blocks the tree's natural supply. If wilt disease occurs in a location and causes the maple tree there not to sprout, you should replace the location's soil if possible. This way you can limit the spread to other trees and crops in your garden.
