Identification: Distressed Acer Maple

Discussion in 'Maples' started by WORM, Aug 3, 2010.

  1. WORM

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    My Acer Maple is losing leaves rapidly despite being watered. The bark seems to have a patchy spots on it. Is this a fungal problem? Is there something else affecting the tree?
     

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  2. ian66

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    Looks like a lichen on the bark......the loss of leaves is another matter since lichens will not affect the health of the tree or cause leaf drop.
    I suspect a leaf fungus is more likely or an issue with the root system.

    Ian
     

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