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Coral Bark Japanese Maples & Winter Damage

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Winter can damage trees.

Coral bark Japanese maple trees, also called Japanese sunrise maple trees, are prized for their distinctive, brightly colored leaves. Severe winter weather has the potential to damage or destroy a coral bark Japanese maple. Does this Spark an idea?

  1. Winter Damage

    • Winter damage commonly takes the form of split bark or branches, leaf droop and sun scald. Ice can split the bark of the tree and damage branches. Leaf droop occurs as a protective measure against the cold; sun scald occurs when the tree is exposed to long periods of sunny cold weather.

    Pruning

    • Pruning helps control the damage done by winter weather. Removing any dead or broken branches prevents rotting wood from spreading disease to the rest of the tree and promotes new growth.

    Regular Care

    • Caring for the coral bark Japanese maple helps restore it to health. Watering the plant regularly and providing it with fertilizer aids in the healing process. Adding mulch to the soil can protect the roots of the maple.

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