October Glory Maple Leaf Scorch After Transplant: Stress, Not Disease

October Glory Maple Leaf Scorch After Transplant: Stress, Not Disease

Newly planted October Glory maple with brown leaf edges and tattered appearance likely has transplant stress, not fungus or insects. Maples commonly show marginal scorch after planting.

Care

• Water adequately: 1 inch per week, deep soak.
• Do not overwater; soggy soil worsens scorch.
• Apply light slow-release tree fertilizer.
• Mulch 2–3 inches; keep off trunk.

Expectation

Tree will likely recover and may show similar scorch annually in hot, dry periods. This is normal for the species in many climates.