Japanese Maple Leaf Did Not Get Leaves

Question From: K. Leslie - WASHINGTON
Q: Hi Nancy, I live in Washington State and have a large Japanese Lace Leaf Maple which has been established in my yard for about 10 years. This year, it did not get any leaves. I am also noticing that large sections appear to be dying off or dead. Is there something I can do to treat this ailment and save my tree?

A:

Kim, If it produced no leaves, I'm afraid all is lost. The tree needs leaves to produce food and cannot live without them. Sorry for your loss. Nancy