tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468443419983490967.post1835596448900326337..comments2023-04-10T04:52:51.294-04:00Comments on Garden Sense: Maples Under AttackChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06893530767804709227noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468443419983490967.post-61372612268308464442011-03-27T21:56:03.876-04:002011-03-27T21:56:03.876-04:00Alistair: I'm glad that you stopped by, and t...Alistair: I'm glad that you stopped by, and that this undeniably depressing info has had your ear. The more people are aware, the better, so any new spotting will be reported.<br /><br />Deb: Japanese Maples are great. But we should think twice before putting all our eggs in one basket, especially with ALB on the move.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893530767804709227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468443419983490967.post-72102904065445406532011-03-23T11:13:27.701-04:002011-03-23T11:13:27.701-04:00As a lover of Japanese maples, I read your post wi...As a lover of Japanese maples, I read your post with trepidation. I am glad ALB hasn't been spotted in my area, but you made an excellent point about diversification. I was thinking just yesterday what my front garden would look like without my Japanese maples. Pretty bare, I confess. Of course I do have other trees, but they are the stars of this particular area out front.debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468443419983490967.post-73117462696322826892011-03-20T10:46:04.682-04:002011-03-20T10:46:04.682-04:00Hi Chris, beautiful sunny mild day here in Scotlan...Hi Chris, beautiful sunny mild day here in Scotland. I was just preparing a few areas in the garden for planting some oriental lilies which are due to arrive next week, and also admiring my Japanese Acers the buds are swelling nicely and it wont be too long before the leaves open. Thought I would check out a few of my gardening friends to see what's going on, you are my first call for today. Oh my very depressing right enough. Glad you told me about this threat though, very important information. Apparently this beetle has not arrived in the UK yet and if it does it is expected to strike in the warmer areas, will not be complacent though.Alistairhttp://www.aberdeengardening.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468443419983490967.post-69421256264649463442011-03-18T22:32:37.679-04:002011-03-18T22:32:37.679-04:00Janet: While it's not pleasant information, it...Janet: While it's not pleasant information, it is important. A local municipal code I reviewed for work recently lists 20 recommended street trees - of those, 9 are Maples and 2 are Ash (which is susceptable to the Emerald Ash Borer). Such an emphasis on two susceptable trees will set the stage for disaster if ALB spreads to this area.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893530767804709227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468443419983490967.post-1785164580659394492011-03-18T15:12:29.832-04:002011-03-18T15:12:29.832-04:00Great information Chris, good to know.Great information Chris, good to know.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468443419983490967.post-91302257237636776842011-03-18T08:01:26.343-04:002011-03-18T08:01:26.343-04:00Carolyn: It is discouraging, to say the least. Glo...Carolyn: It is discouraging, to say the least. Globalization is one of the culprits - they believe that ALB traveled to the US in wood packing material from Asia.<br /><br />GWGT: So much good has come from globalization, but the introduction of new pests, for which our plants haven't developed resistance is one of the consequences.<br /><br />Toni: You're pretty far from the affected areas in Texas. But here in PA, they're too close for comfort. You have such beautiful Japanese Maples - I enjoyed your spring foliage post with their pretty spring colors highlighted.<br /><br />Karin: I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news if you weren't aware of ALB. But I feel it's better to be informed, than to remain blissfully in the dark.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893530767804709227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468443419983490967.post-1561826470878065352011-03-18T06:54:39.379-04:002011-03-18T06:54:39.379-04:00Ugh! How depressing. I love maples! I have several...Ugh! How depressing. I love maples! I have several. Thanks for posting this information.Karin / Southern Meadowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514989784715204223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468443419983490967.post-2771229427285464952011-03-17T22:33:14.248-04:002011-03-17T22:33:14.248-04:00Yeesh! I have 20 Japanese Maples and 2 Shantung m...Yeesh! I have 20 Japanese Maples and 2 Shantung maples in my yard. Have not heard about the ALB venturing southward...yet. Thanks for the information!Toni - Signature Gardenshttp://signaturegardens.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468443419983490967.post-73224097453454615792011-03-17T21:58:53.624-04:002011-03-17T21:58:53.624-04:00I agree with Carolyn. I too see so much more of th...I agree with Carolyn. I too see so much more of this in the last few years.Every year Cornell reports a new list of insects or disease in which to deal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468443419983490967.post-30632882586739806192011-03-17T21:32:11.955-04:002011-03-17T21:32:11.955-04:00How depressing. It seems almost every tree is und...How depressing. It seems almost every tree is under attack from some disease or beetle. I think our polluted atmosphere has something to do with it especially acid rain. The trees are weakened and can't fight off the attack of these various insects and pathogens.Carolyn @ Carolyn's Shade Gardenshttp://carolynsshadegardens.com/noreply@blogger.com