Japanese maples always catch my eye. The foliage, the colors, the stature – everything about them is unique and they make beautiful additions to the garden.
So it’s extra disappointing when they’re plagued by pests.
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I suppose part of my personal fascination with these plants is due to the fact they won’t survive in my cold growing zone, so I can’t have one in my own landscape.
The few years when I did live in a region with a climate they were able to withstand, I would drool over each one that I saw, happily thriving in yards and botanical gardens.
But I did also notice I wasn’t the only creature that was attracted to these trees…
A variety of insects can be found hanging around from time to time, but they tend to do more than just admire the foliage.
Luckily, we’ve got everything you need to know about what types of pests might attack your Japanese maples, including details on how you can deal with them!
Here’s what we’ll cover:
1. AphidsAphids are always at the top of the list of pests that you can find on nearly any plant. These pretty trees are no different, and a variety of aphid species love to hang out and suck on them.
Aphids are soft-bodied insects with two visible tailpipes, and they may be seen in a range of colors. Most exhibit shades of brown or green.
They’re quick to reproduce, and able to do so even if males aren’t present.
They might look slow and defenseless, but if populations grow significantly, winged adults are produced to facilitate further spread, and ants will tend them to keep predators away in exchange for the honeydew they produce.
The damage
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