AboutJim Hyland Expertise I am an expert in Forestry, Forest Entomology, Forest Pest Control, and Forest Health. Extensive knowledge in Identification of insects and diseases of trees. Expert on Bark beetles and other insects that attack forests. Also a Registrated Forester with extensive knowledge in the management and care of forests.
Experience 34 years as State Pest Management Chief in a Southern state. Extensive knowledge in Forestry.
BS with major in Forest Management and Entomology Registered Forester Certified Pesticide Appicator
Expert: Jim Hyland Date: 7/2/2008 Subject: Crimson King Maple
Question I "won" a crimson king maple off ebay in May. It was a 2' stick when it arrive. Now I have leaves but they are green. Is this normal?
Answer I would think this is normal for the first flush of leaves on a young tree. As the leaves get older they should turn if not this may not be Crimson King Maple but another variety of maple. It also may be a reaction to the weather and water conditions. I would make sure it is watered with 1 inch of water per week=place a pan under the tree and turn the sprinkler on and when the pan has 1 inch of water in it stop. Do this if it does not rain. Also if you have not done so mulch around the tree with 3 inches deep of organic mulch not piled up on the trunk. This will help hold the moisture.
After that you will just have to wait and see what the tree does.
