By Lindav
United Kingdom 
i have an acer palmatum, some parts of which are starting to bud, but a main branch appears to be dead. i have heard of winter die back, but am unsure what that is, if my tree is suffering from it and if it is, what i should do in response
5 Apr, 2010
Answers
yes check before you take it off - you could scrape alittle bit of the bark and see if its green underneath- if it is its still alive,
5 Apr, 2010
If the branch really is dead you will need to cut it out BUT be very certain it is dead before you remove.
5 Apr, 2010