Hi Chris - A curious thing happened this year to my young coral bark Japanese maple tree, and I am wondering if any of your expert contacts could help me understand it. Maybe this has happened to others as well.

This tree has been doing fine in my garden for 3-4 years, but this summer it has developed a most uncharacteristic weeping habit.

The new growth is long and flimsy so that the branches droop, although the leaves are healthy and I do not see any evidence of insects or disease.

The only clue I have is that this was the first year we used a new irrigation system, so it has probably received more water than in previous years, despite our lack of rain.

I am not sure what to do to get it back to looking like it should. Can you help?

Thanks,
Robyn Cox

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