Severe leaf drop will weaken trees and invite wood-boring pests. The University of California Cooperative Extension says little is known about controlling this new pest. Biological controls are being investigated and chemical controls are not currently known. A healthy tree, however, will best withstand the redgum lerp psyllid. Nearly 700 color photographs are proof positive why the diverse maple has become wildly popular in the landscape.
Photos capture all seasons and angles, including close-ups of leaves, fruit and bark.
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