Sometimes Japanese Maples need protection from the sun.  My Ukigumo of three years was exposed to the West facing hot afternoon sun.  It tried valiantly this summer to ignore that bright celestial sphere.  June and July were a breeze.  August came around and with hotter temperatures and desiccation the leaves began to show signs of scalding.  Brown patches appeared.  Fortunately damage was minimal and no … Continue reading Ukigumo boo boo