With brown leaves, a maple is only a shadow of itself. Various problems can cause the damage. We have compiled the most common causes of brown leaf discoloration with tips for the solution here for you.
Brown leaves can have different causes
Mistakes in location and care result in brown leaves
Tree diseases are usually not the source of the problems when the maple leaves are turning brown. With this image of damage, the tree or shrub signals displeasure with the location or care. The following tips summarize common causes and possible solutions:
- Wind-exposed location: Transplant maple to a wind-protected place
- Drought stress: water regularly once the surface of the soil has dried
- Waterlogging: Water the maple less in the bed, repot in the bucket in dry substrate
- Sunburn: Change location to a partially shaded place or shade in the midday sun
If brown leaves only appear in places on the maple, Verticillium wilt has struck. This disease is still incurable and highly contagious for neighboring trees. In this case, you cannot avoid deforestation and extensive soil replacement.