autumn blaze maple

This question was asked elsewhere on the UBC site, posting it here as a better place for it:

 

Removing dead leaves will have no effect on energy in tree.

 

Ron is rigth,the trees have reserve buds for similar events ..

 

Thanks Alex And Ron, for the info. My 7 year old Ash tree is doing the same thing. As long as they put out reserve buds the tree will stay alive this year and have a chance at thriving next year, yes? South Western Wyoming is a hard place to grow trees. Only a few species can take the weather and wildlife beatings/eatings. ha ha

Ciao for now,
Alex of the outback