April 29, 2013 at 2:07 pm
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anonyme
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I second what the Bulldog said. Plant Amnesty is a great resource, not just for arborist referrals, but info on tree care and pruning. Membership is very inexpensive, but much of the content is free on the site.
Kayo, sounds like your maple may have verticillium wilt, which is very common on Japanese (and other) maples. A good arborist could tell you for sure, but it’s a starting place in case you wanted to Google it for pics & info.
Verticillium is rampant this year and has newly affected many Rhodies all over Seattle, as well as trees.