Revive Your Maple Tree: Tips for Saving a Dying Norway Maple

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the health of a Norway maple tree that appears to be declining. Participants explore potential causes for the tree's condition, including insect infestations and possible diseases, while seeking advice on treatment options.

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Main Points Raised

  • A participant reports that their Norway maple has not been thriving, with dead branches and buds that did not open.
  • Insects were found under the bark of damaged branches, described as tiny and light grey, leading to speculation about their role in the tree's decline.
  • A link to a resource on diseases and treatments for trees is provided by another participant.
  • There is mention of another type of maple, the Norwegian Sunset maple, which was found during online research.
  • One participant expresses doubt that the insects are aphids, noting that they are typically bright green, while the observed insects are grey.
  • Another participant suggests the possibility of scales or mites and recommends consulting a local nursery for identification and advice.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the identity of the insects or the exact cause of the tree's issues, indicating multiple competing views and uncertainty about the situation.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion regarding the identification of the insects and the specific treatment options available, as well as the potential for misdiagnosis based on visual observations.

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Help my maple tree !

The maple tree in our front yard hasn't been going to well, the past year. We cut down as many dead branches as we could. Branches that are uninfected seem to be perfectly fine ( for now) the branches that are dead/dying have buds on them but the buds didn't open like the heathy branches. they just kinda piddled out and didn't bloom. when I peeled back the bark on some of the badly damaged branches there were some little insects under the bark. very tiny < 1mm they were kinda light grey with possibly a hue of green in them. I figure these bugs must be the problem. Oh. This is a norway maple. and from what I can see, non of the other norway maples in the area are dying.
If anyone know what I can do, please chime in.
 
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There is also a maple known as Norewgian Sunset maple (at least that name appeared during googling)
 
hmm. thanks Evo. I've already read something similar to that. I don't think it's aphids but I'm not sure. I was under the impression that aphids were bright green. and these bugs are more grey.
 
Physics is Phun said:
hmm. thanks Evo. I've already read something similar to that. I don't think it's aphids but I'm not sure. I was under the impression that aphids were bright green. and these bugs are more grey.
No, they can appear grey. Any webbing? Could it be scales? It doesn't say anything about mites. Have you talked to anyone at a local nursery? They may be able to tell you what it is.