May vary widely in color. Blighting phase of maple anthracnose. See leaf scorch in General Problems table. Trees decline in vigor over several seasons. Foliage is thin and weak.
Leaves turn yellow, wither and fall early.
Early fall color. Symptoms produced by inability of root system to supply enough water and nutrients to support above-ground parts. Remove all dead and dying branches. Water during periods of moisture stress. If specific disease or insect problems are recognized, treat each specific problem appropriately.