Crimson Queen problems

[d33b33]

Help!* I just purchased my Crimson Queen and have not planted it yet.* I noticed that the leaves are losing the red coloring.* I don't know if this is frost damage because we did have a day that the temp reached freezing over night just about two days ago.* This tree has been sitting on the east side of my house, not 4 feet away.* The leaves appear to be turning a very light color.* I can't say it's green because it looks to be more off white or light yellowish.* Is this frost damage, sun damage... please help

[Newt]

Hi D33b33,

When you say you have a Crimson Queen and it's a tree, I'm guessing it's a Japanese maple called Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen'.* Without pics it's impossible to say what is going on with your tree.* This tree's leaves will change colors over the seasons, becoming burgundy and then crimson in the fall.* A sunny spot, especially early in the season, can cause the leaves to become more green.* Too much bright sun can cause leaf scorch.

Yellowing of leaves is usually a sign of chlorosis, a nutrient deficiency.* In a potted plant it can also be a sign that it's rootbound.* Have you checked to see if it's rootbound?* Is the soil slightly moist?

Maybe this will help.* If not, how about a picture?
http://www.paghat.com/acercrimsonqueen.html

Newt

[d33b33]

Thank you for your quick response.* Yes, this is a Japanese Maple tree called Crimson Queen.* I checked to see if it was root bound and it's not.* I'm attaching a picture and I hope it helps.* I think the soil moisture has been fine, it's been moist.

[Newt]

That looks like scorch from either sun or wind.* The pic is a bit small so take a look here to see if thatis' what yours looks like.
http://extension.missouri.edu/explor...ort/g06881.htm

This site has loads of great info about Japanese maples.
http://www.mountainmaples.com/articles.php

Newt

[d33b33]

The coloring looks like scorch but the only difference is that on my plant, the scorching starts from the middle of the leaf instead of on the ends.* I guess I just don't have it in enough shade.* Thanks for your help.

[Newt]

You are very welcome!* In looking more closely at your pic, it does appear that some of the scorch on your leaves aare near the ends.* I do think it got too much sun.* It will probably shed those leaves, so don't be too upset when you see that happen.

Newt