Black Buds??????

dagboy · White Belt Joined: 19 Jan 2006 Posts: 5

Hello

this is my first post

I have a problem with my Kiyohime maple - it is currently in its winter dormant period and I have noticed that a patch of buds have turned black??

I do not believe they are dead because they would become brittle.

I am totally stuck on this problem - is it the effects of frost? the winter has been mild and no hard frosts, i have other maples in the same position in the garden, and they do not have this problem.????

If anyone can help pin point the problem i will greatly appreciate it

Cheers
Stuart Sad

Moldy · Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 8:24 pm Post subject: Re: Black Buds??????

Hi Stuart

Don't despair - you've come to the right place.

Not me, I hasten to add! But wise heads will be along to help soon.

Could be a fungus? esp. if the winter has been too mild to kill off anything over-wintering on the tree?

Where are you in the UK?

Stymie · Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 8:27 pm Post subject: Re: Black Buds??????

Hi Stuart and welcome.
It looks as though these buds were formed a bit early to me. They may have started to develop during a warm spell. I would leave them be and watch as new growth starts in March before taking any action.

dagboy · White Belt Joined: 19 Jan 2006 Posts: 5

Hello

I am in the south east of the UK (Essex)

dagboy · White Belt Joined: 19 Jan 2006 Posts: 5

thanks for the ideas

I have been with the forum 2 minutes and already have ideas

excellent

Stymie · Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 8:31 pm Post subject: Re: Black Buds??????

You've had a bit of unseasonal warmth. I hope that is all it is.

DMicheleR · Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:09 pm Post subject: Re: Black Buds??????

Hello Stuart,
And Welcome to Bonsai Help. I'm glad your first two minutes here were productive. If you haven't done so already, you may want to consider a full membership. There are many helpful articles inside the Bonsai School, and you will also be able to post pictures there. I'm looking forward to hearing more from you!

Dick · Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 6:23 am Post subject: Re: Black Buds??????

Welcome Stuart.

I think Stymie's answer is the cause of your problem. Wait until spring and see what happens. I'm sure it will fix itself.

StaceyR · Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 8:37 am Post subject: Re: Black Buds??????

Welcome to BonsaiHelp! Glad you have already had success.

Pappa · Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 9:49 am Post subject: Re: Black Buds??????

dagboy · White Belt Joined: 19 Jan 2006 Posts: 5

thanks everyone - i will look into joining the Bonsai school

Stuart

Thepuzzlemaster · Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 12:22 pm Post subject: Re: Black Buds??????

Dick · Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 3:10 pm Post subject: Re: Black Buds??????

OK... Should have been, "I think Stymie's answer address the cause of your problem."

Sorry about that, Don!

Darn fingers!!! Confused

Guest · Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 6:55 pm Post subject: Re: Black Buds??????

That's what you get for living in New York. Razz

Remember your gloves next time. Frost bite is bad. Sad

DMicheleR · Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 7:19 am Post subject: Re: Black Buds??????

Fingers strikes again! Twisted Evil

steve · Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 4:57 pm Post subject: Re: Black Buds??????

Welcome Stuart. You'll find all of your answers here. Since we come from all different parts of the world we've all seen enough different things to answer the most difficult of questions. Keep us informed on your trees progress and by all means check into the "Bonsai School" It's well worth it.